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West Virginia fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in West Virginia peaks from about October 10 around Snowshoe (4,800 ft) to about October 24 around Fayetteville (New River Gorge) (1,800 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 West Virginia?
In a typical year, fall color in West Virginia peaks from about October 10 around Snowshoe (4,800 ft) to about October 24 around Fayetteville (New River Gorge) (1,800 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in West Virginia?
Snowshoe is usually first among the West Virginia destinations we track, with peak around October 10. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in West Virginia?
Fayetteville (New River Gorge) usually peaks last, around October 24. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.
What trees give West Virginia its fall color?
The biggest contributors here include sugar maple, red maple, tulip tree, sassafras, black gum, flowering dogwood.
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