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New Hampshire fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in New Hampshire peaks from about October 3 around Franconia Notch (1,950 ft) to about October 21 around Portsmouth (20 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.
Trees behind the color
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in New Hampshire?
In a typical year, fall color in New Hampshire peaks from about October 3 around Franconia Notch (1,950 ft) to about October 21 around Portsmouth (20 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in New Hampshire?
Franconia Notch is usually first among the New Hampshire destinations we track, with peak around October 3. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in New Hampshire?
Portsmouth usually peaks last, around October 21. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.
What trees give New Hampshire 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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