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Ohio fall foliage

In a typical year, fall color in Ohio peaks from about October 24 around Cleveland (650 ft) to about October 29 around Cincinnati (480 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
ClevelandPeak Oct 24 · best Oct 23–Oct 31
Peak Oct 24
ColumbusPeak Oct 27 · best Oct 25–Nov 2
Peak Oct 27
Hocking HillsPeak Oct 27 · best Oct 25–Nov 2
Peak Oct 27
CincinnatiPeak Oct 29 · best Oct 28–Nov 5
Peak Oct 29

Trees behind the color

Common questions

When is peak fall foliage in Ohio?

In a typical year, fall color in Ohio peaks from about October 24 around Cleveland (650 ft) to about October 29 around Cincinnati (480 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.

Where does fall color peak first in Ohio?

Cleveland is usually first among the Ohio destinations we track, with peak around October 24. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.

Where is the latest fall color in Ohio?

Cincinnati usually peaks last, around October 29. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.

What trees give Ohio its fall color?

The biggest contributors here include sugar maple, red maple, shagbark hickory, white oak, sassafras, white ash.

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