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Easy hikes for fall color

- BY DANA MEREDITH

VIRGINIA

The best panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley, the town of

Luray and nearby mountain ranges make the 1.6-mile Stony Man Trail in Shenandoah National Park worth every step. Begin on the Appala hian Trail and follow the blue Stony Man Trail signs to the viewpoint. nps.gov/shen

COLORADO

Stroll the wide, easy 2.6-mile out-andback Rainbow Gulch dirt trail near Woodland Park along a stream and through a forest of golden aspen trees on your way to Rampart Reservoir. Stroller- and leashed-pet-friendly, this colorful hike is a joy for the whole family. hikinginth­erockies.com

MASSACHUSE­TTS

Hike the dog- and horse-friendly 4.4-mile-loop Bir h Pond Trail in the Lynn Woods Reservatio­n to see gorgeous fall foliage reflected in a rystal lear pond. Stroll along the water and picnic on the rocks s attered along the pond’s edge. onlyinyour­state.com/massachuse­tts

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Sunset at the Stony Man Trail overlook. VIBRANT HUES AWAIT AT STONY MAN TRAIL’S 4,011-FOOT SUMMIT.

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