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Massachusetts fall foliage

In a typical year, fall color in Massachusetts peaks from about October 14 around Lenox (1,200 ft) to about October 28 around Hyannis (Cape Cod) (30 ft).

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Peak calendar

Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s status.

DestinationSep 1Oct 1Nov 1Today
LenoxPeak Oct 14 · best Oct 13–Oct 21
Peak Oct 14
WilliamstownPeak Oct 15 · best Oct 14–Oct 22
Peak Oct 15
Shelburne FallsPeak Oct 17 · best Oct 15–Oct 23
Peak Oct 17
WorcesterPeak Oct 19 · best Oct 17–Oct 26
Peak Oct 19
BostonPeak Oct 24 · best Oct 22–Oct 30
Peak Oct 24
Hyannis (Cape Cod)Peak Oct 28 · best Oct 27–Nov 4
Peak Oct 28

Trees behind the color

Common questions

When is peak fall foliage in Massachusetts?

In a typical year, fall color in Massachusetts peaks from about October 14 around Lenox (1,200 ft) to about October 28 around Hyannis (Cape Cod) (30 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.

Where does fall color peak first in Massachusetts?

Lenox is usually first among the Massachusetts destinations we track, with peak around October 14. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.

Where is the latest fall color in Massachusetts?

Hyannis (Cape Cod) usually peaks last, around October 28. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.

What trees give Massachusetts its fall color?

The biggest contributors here include sugar maple, red maple, paper birch, northern red oak, american beech, staghorn sumac.

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