Foliage map / This weekend
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.
Leaves.com doesn’t track road, trail, or park closures. Check official access information before you go. Rather not drive? See fall foliage tours.
This weekend
Top picks in each region, ranked by expected viewing score.
South Central
- Lost Maples, TXPeak colorGoodScore 47
At its best this weekend; fair by next weekend.
Bigtooth maples along the Sabinal River, with trails climbing to overlooks above the canyon.
- Dallas, TXPeak colorGoodScore 42
Still strong this weekend; poor by next weekend as leaves fall.
White Rock Lake, with the Dallas Arboretum on its shore.
New England
Peak color has passed in this region for the season. What’s left is fading, and wind or rain can bring leaves down quickly.
New York and Mid-Atlantic
Peak color has passed in this region for the season. What’s left is fading, and wind or rain can bring leaves down quickly.
Appalachians and Southeast
Peak color has passed in this region for the season. What’s left is fading, and wind or rain can bring leaves down quickly.
Midwest and Great Lakes
Peak color has passed in this region for the season. What’s left is fading, and wind or rain can bring leaves down quickly.
West
Peak color has passed in this region for the season. What’s left is fading, and wind or rain can bring leaves down quickly.
Next weekend
The fall foliage season has wrapped up for the destinations we track. It usually runs from late August into early December. You can see typical peak dates by state to plan ahead.
How these picks are made
We track 163 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.
Check a specific place
Search any city or ZIP code in the lower 48 to see today’s color and a five‑week outlook.