Four Leaves from Sleeping Giant: A Small Collection of Autumn Stories

Four Leaves from Sleeping Giant: A Small Collection of Autumn Stories

The forest floor at Sleeping Giant State Park tells its own fall story if you slow down enough to look. From the sturdy, textured leaves of chestnut oak to the rich reds and mitten-shaped forms of sassafras, each fallen leaf reflects how New England forests change with the season. This leaf-focused hike highlights natural color variation, tree diversity, and why paying attention to small details can be just as meaningful as reaching the summit.