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Where to see fall foliage this weekend
The destinations with the best color expected this weekend and next, grouped by region so you can find a drive that works for you.
This weekend, Oct 3–4
Top picks in each region, ranked by expected viewing score.
New England
- Greenville (Moosehead Lake), MEPeak color99Excellent
At its best this weekend; down to about 67 next weekend.
Moosehead Lake, Maine's largest, with the cliffs of Mount Kineo rising from the water up the lake.
- Jay Peak, VTPeak color99Excellent
At its best this weekend; down to about 67 next weekend.
Route 242 over the mountain to Montgomery, which has more covered bridges than any other Vermont town.
- Rangeley, MEPeak color99Excellent
At its best this weekend; down to about 67 next weekend.
The Height of Land on Route 17, looking over Mooselookmeguntic Lake to the mountains.
- Smugglers' Notch, VTPeak color99Excellent
Still strong this weekend; down to about 57 next weekend as leaves fall.
The cliffs and boulders at the top of Route 108, and the trail up to Sterling Pond.
New York and Mid-Atlantic
- Lake Placid, NYPeak color98Excellent
At its best this weekend; down to about 78 next weekend.
Mirror Lake with Whiteface beyond, Cobble Hill, and the Cascade Lakes on Route 73.
- Old Forge, NYNear peak83Excellent
Close to its best; expect about 97 by next weekend.
The Fulton Chain of Lakes, and the fire tower on Bald Mountain above them.
- Cooperstown, NYModerate color36Fair
Still early here; expect about 86 by next weekend.
Otsego Lake, Cooper's “Glimmerglass,” seen from Glimmerglass State Park at its north end.
- Hunter (Catskills), NYModerate color31Fair
Still early here; expect about 81 by next weekend.
Kaaterskill Falls, the ledges at North–South Lake, and Route 23A through Kaaterskill Clove.
West
- Bishop Creek Canyon, CAPeak color90Excellent
At its best this weekend; down to about 61 next weekend.
Aspens around Lake Sabrina, North Lake, and South Lake, up Route 168 from Bishop.
- Telluride, COPeak color88Excellent
Still strong this weekend; down to about 49 next weekend as leaves fall.
The Dallas Divide on Highway 62, and Bridal Veil Falls at the head of the box canyon.
- Crested Butte, COPeak color84Excellent
Still strong this weekend; down to about 38 next weekend as leaves fall.
Kebler Pass, west of town, runs through some of the largest aspen groves in the state.
- Vail, COPeak color80Excellent
Still strong this weekend; down to about 45 next weekend as leaves fall.
Aspens climbing the valley walls, and unpaved Shrine Pass Road from Vail Pass over to Red Cliff.
Midwest and Great Lakes
- Marquette, MIPeak color88Excellent
At its best this weekend; down to about 62 next weekend.
The shoreline loop around Presque Isle Park, and the overlook atop Sugarloaf Mountain.
- Duluth, MNPeak color84Excellent
Still strong this weekend; down to about 41 next weekend as leaves fall.
Skyline Parkway above the city and Lake Superior, and Hawk Ridge during fall migration.
- Minneapolis, MNPeak color82Excellent
At its best this weekend, and still about 78 next weekend.
Minnehaha Falls, and the Mississippi River gorge along West River Parkway.
- Mackinac Island, MINear peak81Excellent
At its best this weekend, and still about 79 next weekend.
Arch Rock above Lake Huron and the island's forest trails, by bike, carriage, or on foot.
Appalachians and Southeast
- Mount Mitchell, NCNear peak73Very good
Close to its best; expect about 98 by next weekend.
The summit, highest point east of the Mississippi, and Craggy Gardens on the Parkway to the south.
- Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome), TNNear peak70Very good
Close to its best; expect about 97 by next weekend.
The summit tower, the highest point in Tennessee, and the views on the road up from Newfound Gap.
- Snowshoe, WVModerate color48Good
Still early here; expect about 92 by next weekend.
The Highland Scenic Highway, the Cranberry Glades, and Cass Scenic Railroad nearby.
- Skyland (Shenandoah NP), VAStarting to turn20Fair
Still early here; expect about 64 by next weekend.
The Stony Man and Hawksbill summits, and Dark Hollow Falls near Big Meadows.
South Central
Still mostly green here. The first destinations in this region typically peak around October 28.
Next weekend, Oct 10–11
Top picks in each region, ranked by expected viewing score.
New England
- Bethel, MEPeak color99Excellent
At its best that weekend; down to about 66 the weekend after.
Grafton Notch State Park on Route 26, with Screw Auger Falls and Moose Cave beside the road.
- Jackson, NHPeak color99Excellent
At its best that weekend; down to about 65 the weekend after.
The Honeymoon Covered Bridge, Jackson Falls on Route 16B, and Glen Ellis Falls in Pinkham Notch.
- Lincoln (Kancamagus), NHPeak color99Excellent
At its best that weekend; down to about 71 the weekend after.
The Hancock and Pemigewasset overlooks on the Kancamagus, and the Lincoln Woods suspension bridge.
- Montpelier, VTPeak color99Excellent
At its best that weekend; down to about 71 the weekend after.
The stone observation tower in Hubbard Park, above the State House's gold dome.
Appalachians and Southeast
- Mount Mitchell, NCPeak color98Excellent
At its best that weekend; down to about 58 the weekend after.
The summit, highest point east of the Mississippi, and Craggy Gardens on the Parkway to the south.
- Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome), TNPeak color97Excellent
At its best that weekend; down to about 62 the weekend after.
The summit tower, the highest point in Tennessee, and the views on the road up from Newfound Gap.
- Snowshoe, WVPeak color92Excellent
At its best that weekend, and still about 84 the weekend after.
The Highland Scenic Highway, the Cranberry Glades, and Cass Scenic Railroad nearby.
- Skyland (Shenandoah NP), VAModerate color64Very good
Close to its best; expect about 98 by the weekend after.
The Stony Man and Hawksbill summits, and Dark Hollow Falls near Big Meadows.
New York and Mid-Atlantic
- Old Forge, NYPeak color97Excellent
Still strong that weekend; down to about 48 the weekend after as leaves fall.
The Fulton Chain of Lakes, and the fire tower on Bald Mountain above them.
- Cooperstown, NYNear peak86Excellent
At its best that weekend, and still about 95 the weekend after.
Otsego Lake, Cooper's “Glimmerglass,” seen from Glimmerglass State Park at its north end.
- Hunter (Catskills), NYNear peak81Excellent
Close to its best; expect about 97 by the weekend after.
Kaaterskill Falls, the ledges at North–South Lake, and Route 23A through Kaaterskill Clove.
- Lake George, NYNear peak81Excellent
Close to its best; expect about 97 by the weekend after.
Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway for the view down the lake, and Route 9N to Bolton Landing.
Midwest and Great Lakes
- Traverse City, MIPeak color88Excellent
At its best that weekend; down to about 59 the weekend after.
The Old Mission Peninsula, and M-22 around the Leelanau to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
- Sturgeon Bay (Door County), WIPeak color86Excellent
At its best that weekend; down to about 69 the weekend after.
Peninsula State Park and its Eagle Tower, and Highway 42 up the Door Peninsula.
- Decorah, IANear peak81Excellent
At its best that weekend, and still about 79 the weekend after.
Dunning's Spring waterfall in town, and the limestone bluffs along the Upper Iowa River.
- Mackinac Island, MIPast peak79Very good
Still strong that weekend; down to about 31 the weekend after as leaves fall.
Arch Rock above Lake Huron and the island's forest trails, by bike, carriage, or on foot.
West
- Bishop Creek Canyon, CAPast peak61Very good
Late color hanging on; the season here is nearly over.
Aspens around Lake Sabrina, North Lake, and South Lake, up Route 168 from Bishop.
- June Lake (Eastern Sierra), CAPast peak57Good
Still strong that weekend; down to about 21 the weekend after as leaves fall.
The June Lake Loop (Route 158), past aspens around June, Gull, Silver, and Grant lakes.
- Santa Fe, NMPeak color54Good
At its best that weekend; down to about 33 the weekend after.
Aspens along the road up to Ski Santa Fe in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
- Aspen, COPast peak50Good
Late color hanging on; the season here is nearly over.
Maroon Bells above Maroon Lake, and Highway 82 east toward Independence Pass.
South Central
Still mostly green here. The first destinations in this region typically peak around October 28.
How these picks are made
We track 149 fall foliage destinations across the lower 48. For each one, the Leaves.com forecast estimates how far along the color will be on Saturday and Sunday and gives it a viewing score from 0 to 100, combining how much of the canopy has turned, how many leaves are still on the trees, and how much color the area can produce. The top-scoring destinations in each region appear above, and the list updates itself every day.
These are typical-year estimates, not live reports. A warm September, drought, or an early hard freeze can shift peak by a week or more, so check a local report before a big trip. Next weekend’s picks are the ones to use for booking a room; this weekend’s are best for a day trip.
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