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