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slow, the brilliant shades are steadily taking over the summer’s green, and it is now believed that peak color this year may be from the middle of next week through the end of the month. The reds seen throughout the three districts are the black gum, Virginia creeper, dogwood, maple, and sumac; the yellows are the birch, hickory, ash, maple, poplar, and chestnut oak. There is still quite a bit of green. The North District reports about 25-30 percent in color with the best viewing points to be Jenkins Gap (Mile 12.4); Gimlet Ridge Overlook (Mile 18.4); and Jeremys Run Overlook (Mile 26.4).
The Central District reports 35)40 percent in color at high
berry vines around the Big Meadows area are colorful and the red dogwood and maples at North Swift Run entrance station. Two or three yellow hickories at The Pinnacles picnic area are prime. The South District reports 30 percent in color at the present time and 35 percent this weekend. Most scenic views are still between McCormick Gap and Beagle Gap MP 102 - 99) and at Ivy Creek Overlook (Mile 77.5). Superintendent Hoskins says that weekly press releases will be issued until the end of the season.
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