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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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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
Franconia NotchPeak Oct 3 · best Oct 1–Oct 10
Peak Oct 3
JacksonPeak Oct 8 · best Oct 6–Oct 14
Peak Oct 8
Lincoln (Kancamagus)Peak Oct 9 · best Oct 7–Oct 15
Peak Oct 9
North ConwayPeak Oct 10 · best Oct 9–Oct 17
Peak Oct 10
HanoverPeak Oct 11 · best Oct 10–Oct 18
Peak Oct 11
KeenePeak Oct 15 · best Oct 14–Oct 22
Peak Oct 15
PortsmouthPeak Oct 21 · best Oct 19–Oct 28
Peak Oct 21

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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