Mushroom forecast near Essex Junction, VT
As of 2026-09-29, 418 forest patches within 30 km of Essex Junction, VT show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Lion's mane, King bolete.
Fruiting probability (0–100%) is forecast daily for each forest patch based on weather and forest data. Locations are given as distance and direction from the center of Essex Junction.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 74%Lion's mane
22 km S · 11 acres
Peak Sep 30 (76%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 74%Lion's mane
28 km SE · 1.8 acres
Peak Sep 30 (76%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 74%Lion's mane
30 km SE · 13 acres
Peak Sep 30 (76%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 66%King bolete
26 km SE · 141 acres
Peak Sep 29 (66%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 64%King bolete
35 km SE · 64 acres
Peak Sep 29 (64%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 64%King bolete
26 km SE · 62 acres
Peak Sep 29 (64%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 46%Hen of the woods
7 km S · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (46%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 46%Hen of the woods
7 km S · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (46%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 46%Hen of the woods
11 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (46%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 33%Lobster mushroom
7 km S · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 33%Lobster mushroom
7 km S · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 33%Lobster mushroom
9 km SW · 1.6 acres
Peak Sep 29 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 26%Honey mushroom
7 km S · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (26%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 26%Honey mushroom
7 km S · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (26%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 26%Honey mushroom
11 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (26%) · Days 3–15 🔒
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More forest patches farther out (up to 50 km)
Probabilities beyond 30 km are available in the app.
- 🔒King bolete
29 km SE · 258 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
30 km E · 40 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
34 km NW · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
36 km NW · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
36 km SE · 80 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
36 km S · 4.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
38 km E · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
38 km E · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
40 km S · 31 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
40 km S · 31 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
40 km S · 31 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
40 km S · 28 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
41 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
41 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
42 km S · 0.2 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Essex Junction right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 418 forest patches within 30 km of Essex Junction, VT show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Lion's mane, King bolete. Of 3712 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 74%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Essex Junction?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Lion's mane (up to 74%), King bolete (up to 66%), Hen of the woods (up to 46%), Lobster mushroom (up to 33%), Honey mushroom (up to 26%).
Where is the best forest patch near Essex Junction today?
The top-ranked patch is 22 km S of the city center, with a 74% fruiting probability for Lion's mane.