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Vermont fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in Vermont peaks from about September 30 around Smugglers' Notch (2,160 ft) to about October 16 around Brattleboro (240 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 Vermont?
In a typical year, fall color in Vermont peaks from about September 30 around Smugglers' Notch (2,160 ft) to about October 16 around Brattleboro (240 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in Vermont?
Smugglers' Notch is usually first among the Vermont destinations we track, with peak around September 30. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in Vermont?
Brattleboro usually peaks last, around October 16. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.
What trees give Vermont 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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