During my second visit to Salmon Hole, I noticed that, along with the changes in the weather, the area has experienced several transformations as Vermont eases into fall. The leaves of the red oaks and other trees were finally changing colors (Picture 1). The water level of the Winooski also was significantly higher due to rain over the past few days and the end of a dry spell in Burlington. Little wildlife was out and about due to the rain when I was there but I did spot several Chickadees and one Eastern Bluebird. I also noticed a tree trunk with holes and chipped bark that might have been a result of a woodpecker (Picture 2).
Below is a birdseye view of Salmon Hole on the Winooski. The map shows the surrounding roads, the entrance, and a few of the trails that are alone the shore. It should also be noted that there is a steep drop off to the river by the overlook and a hill that the trail goes down which couldn’t be represented in the drawing.
