{"id":16595,"date":"2026-08-20T10:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=16595"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:02:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:02:52","slug":"2026-leaf-peeping-schedule-according-to-the-farmers-almanac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=16595","title":{"rendered":"2026 Leaf Peeping Schedule, According to the Farmers\u2019 Almanac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>The 2026 Farmers&#8217; Almanac leaf-peeping map is officially out. Here is everything you need to know to plan a perfectly timed autumn getaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/p>\n<p class=\"fp-leadCaption py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-secondary\"> (Photo: \tCavan Images \/ Brent Doscher \/ Getty)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published August 20, 2026 03:49AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ll admit it: growing up in Minnesota, I\u2019m a little bit of a snob when it comes to fall foliage. Every year, as late September hit, the forests around the Twin Cities area burst with color. There were the fiery hues of the Red Maples in backyards, the near-neon yellows, oranges, and reds of the Sugar Maples surrounding local playgrounds, and golden yellow aspens and birch trees on bike paths. Now, where I live in the Mountain West, the peaks explode with aspen yellow each fall, but you have to make it a point to see them up close, and make a point I do.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, the 2026 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/fall-foliage-map\">Farmer\u2019s Almanac guide<\/a> to fall foliage is officially out\u2014us foliage connoisseurs can now plan the perfect leaf peeping\u00a0trips. Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2>When Will Leaves Start to Change This Year?<\/h2>\n<p>For the 2026 season, according to the Farmer\u2019s Almanac, leaves may start changing as soon as early September in some regions. To easily\u00a0read the maps below, follow this key:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e9d6c373f72f7a26ad5805cb27d52cb09\"><strong>Green: <\/strong>No change in leaf color yet<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ee212ef215e67289b980c1e9b55c3912d\"><strong>Yellow: <\/strong>Early color<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e5f25e779793b6eca36fe3ccf9e263067\"><strong>Orange:<\/strong> Near peak<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e6a9bf3c1009d2ef8a4f7ad425848794b\"><strong>Red:<\/strong> Peak leaf peeing<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ec88790cf1a1aae2c4e08a5efacd80316\"><strong>Rust Orange:<\/strong> Color begins to fade<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e01c72f47913111f69fff75cce0ea57fe\"><strong>Gray:<\/strong> Leaves have fallen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Early September<\/h3>\n<p>Leaves will begin to shift in northern Minnesota and parts of Maine, as well as at the very tip of southern Florida. The Southern Appalachian corridor will also start to see some change.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2752531\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sept 7 fall foliage map\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2752531\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sept-7.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sept-7.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Courtesy Farmer\u2019s Almanac)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Late September<\/h3>\n<p>By late month, the northernmost edge of the U.S. will be ramping up or reaching peak, including Maine\u2019s Acadia National Park and the Green Mountains in Vermont.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2752533\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"September 26 leaf peeping map\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2752533\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sept-26.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sept-26.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Courtesy Farmer\u2019s Almanac)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Mid-October<\/h3>\n<p>As of mid-October, Farmer\u2019s Almanac predicts much of New England will be nearing peak leaf, and pockets of Arizona will begin to change, as color in the northern states begins to fade. Much of Washington and Idaho will be peaking.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2752537\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"October 15 fall leaves\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2752537\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oct-15.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oct-15.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Courtesy Farmer\u2019s Almanac)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Late October<\/h3>\n<p>The Mid-Atlantic region is expected to reach peak by late October, including the Adirondack Mountains in New York, the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, and Shenandoah National Park. Parts of southern California and much of Colorado will also be exploding with color.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2752541\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"October 28 fall colors\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2752541\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oct-28.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/oct-28.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Courtesy Farmer\u2019s Almanac)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Early November<\/h3>\n<p>Leaves will have fallen in the northern half of the country by early to mid-November as states in the Southwest and all along the West Coast reach peak color. Parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi will also see ample color during this time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2752546\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"map of US leaves november 5\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2752546\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/nov-5.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/nov-5.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Courtesy Farmer\u2019s Almanac)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Mid- to Late November<\/h3>\n<p>By the time the second half of November comes, most of the color will be fading from trees in the U.S. The final bursts will be popping in the farthest southern states, including Texas and Big Bend National Park.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2752547\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"November 22 leaf peeping map\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2752547\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/nov-22.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/nov-22.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Courtesy Farmer\u2019s Almanac)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<h2>More Leaf Peeping<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><\/section>\n<p><span hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/adventure-travel\/news-analysis\/farmers-almanac-fall-foliage-map-2026\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 Farmers&#8217; Almanac leaf-peeping map is officially out. 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