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Pennsylvania fall foliage

In a typical year, fall color in Pennsylvania peaks from about October 16 around Wellsboro (Pine Creek Gorge) (1,310 ft) to about October 31 around Philadelphia (40 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
Wellsboro (Pine Creek Gorge)Peak Oct 16 · best Oct 15–Oct 23
Peak Oct 16
State CollegePeak Oct 21 · best Oct 20–Oct 28
Peak Oct 21
PittsburghPeak Oct 24 · best Oct 22–Oct 30
Peak Oct 24
Jim ThorpePeak Oct 24 · best Oct 22–Oct 31
Peak Oct 24
OhiopylePeak Oct 25 · best Oct 23–Oct 31
Peak Oct 25
PhiladelphiaPeak Oct 31 · best Oct 29–Nov 6
Peak Oct 31

Trees behind the color

Common questions

When is peak fall foliage in Pennsylvania?

In a typical year, fall color in Pennsylvania peaks from about October 16 around Wellsboro (Pine Creek Gorge) (1,310 ft) to about October 31 around Philadelphia (40 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.

Where does fall color peak first in Pennsylvania?

Wellsboro (Pine Creek Gorge) is usually first among the Pennsylvania destinations we track, with peak around October 16. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.

Where is the latest fall color in Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia usually peaks last, around October 31. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.

What trees give Pennsylvania 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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