What Makes it Great

This is one of the more beautiful views in the autumn. A well-timed visit in October will give viewers a palate of orange, red, rust and maize that will blow minds. Meadowedge and Sylvan Ponds are likely to stop you in your tracks if only to watch the flitting waterfowl buzz in and out. There’s a reason why these loops have come to be embraced by hikers: Plateau’s challenging terrain is a nice value-add for hikers looking for a bit more than what Oak Hill can offer.