This travel route is for all those larch lovers out there. This article was inspired by my forest service coworkers who converted me into a larch lover. Thanks guys! =)

The Facts on Larches

What is a Larch?

Larches are coniferous trees (trees that produce cones and have evergreen/ scalelike needles). They are so popular because they are deciduous change of colours in the fall. Larches have a large palette of colours which ranges from a fiery red/orange to a ethereal yellow. They add flames of bright colour to an otherwise wintery green forest. Larches grow in the cooler, temperate areas of the northern hemisphere including Canada and the USA. They make up much of the boreal forests in Canada and Siberia. Boreal Forests are the alternative name for Taiga the second largest biome in the world. The best time to see Larches is mid September in Canada and Mid October in the USA.

The uses of Larch

In addition to their beauty, they are highly prized for their wood’s toughness and water proof qualities. Larches are also cultivated in bonsai culture due to their knobby bark and long springy needles.

For more Larch Hikes Check out these websites: Canada and the USA