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Maryland fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in Maryland peaks from about October 20 around Deep Creek Lake (2,460 ft) to about October 31 around Baltimore (50 ft).
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Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s status.
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Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Maryland?
In a typical year, fall color in Maryland peaks from about October 20 around Deep Creek Lake (2,460 ft) to about October 31 around Baltimore (50 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in Maryland?
Deep Creek Lake is usually first among the Maryland destinations we track, with peak around October 20. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in Maryland?
Baltimore usually peaks last, around October 31. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.
What trees give Maryland its fall color?
The biggest contributors here include sugar maple, red maple, tulip tree, sassafras, black gum, flowering dogwood.
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