To many people, fall is seen as the saddest season. The end of the warm months, the bright flowers, and the heralding of the bone-chilling winter. However, to me it is one of the most beautiful and exciting times of the year. Fall means cool nights by the warm fire, apple picking, pumpkin everything, and so much more. 
 
Fall in the Berkshires is a mystical time of year that brings travelers from all over the world seeking the opportunity to see the changing of the leaves. Here are some must-see destinations to experience in the final days before the fall foliage season ends. 

Mount Greylock 
Adams

The site of Mount Greylock is one full of history and beauty. World-renowned authors and artists have been inspired by the sight.

The vibrant yellow, orange, and green gives the hikers an opportunity to experience life as if it were a beautiful painting. Voyagers are lifted from a chaotic world and placed into a calm, colorful atmosphere during their journey up the summit.
 
As they adventure farther up the summit, the tree's colors fade and are replaced with the prickly pine needles from the array of balsam fir and red spruce. Cones cover the ground and the smell of pine fills the air.

There are events throughout the season, many of which are free, where attendees can learn about the mountain's unique flora and fauna and help you destress and reconnect with nature. September and October programing here. 

Wahconah Falls
68 Wahconah Falls Road, Dalton
 
Wahconah Falls is not as known as many of the other Berkshire County destinations but that does not take away from its beauty. It is a world of its own that stands alone from other sites in the area, especially in the fall. 

As you walked down the short trail to the falls, you are surrounded by leaves the shades of yellow, green, and red. It almost feels like you have stepped into a portal in a performance by nature.

The already fallen leaves dance to the percussion of the rough running water crashing down the rocky terrain. The joyful chirps from birds act as the strings and the roaring wind dancing with the trees the bass of the forest orchestra.

The deeper into the relm you walk the louder the percussion gets and the string and base soften.

A short time passes and soon your standing right in front of the waterfall and experiencing the percussion solo. A truly breathtaking sight and sound to last you until next year. 

Cold Spring Road
Williamstown

It is not hard to find a photogenic view in the Berkshires. The county is surrounded by tall mountains, historic buildings, and diverse vegetation.

A short 30-minute drive can turn into an hour with all the potential stops for taking in breathtaking views along the way. 
 
One popular stop is along Cold Spring Road in Williamstown. 
 
After a short few minutes taking in the astonishing sight, and maybe taking a photo or two, hop back in your vehicle for a short drive to one of the many Northern Berkshire county must-see destinations.
 
Jaeschke's Orchard
23 Gould Road, Adams
 
What better way to spend a day in the Berkshires than by going apple picking at one of the many apple orchards in the area.  Jaeschke's Orchard, sitting at the base of Mount Greylock, is one of those destinations where the view is just as wonderful as the activities. 
 
The orchard grows apples, peaches, plums and pears, as well as pumpkins, mums, and turnips. One thing that makes this orchard different from others in the area is the 33 varieties of hybrid, standard and heirloom apples. 
 
Not to mention the elevation of the orchard creates a perfect environment for the many standard old-time apple trees and select varieties that can not be grown at that elevation. More information here. 

The Mohawk Trail 
 
The Mohawk Trail has seven scenic byways, three of which run through Berkshire County, as travelers coast through from the Mohawk River Valley in New York to the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts.

The Hairpin Turn and the Wigwam Western Summit are two scenic destinations overlooking North Adams and Clarksburg on the Mohawk Trail where visitors can watch the leaves change. 
 
More information on the Mohawk Trail here.