09/13/2026
๐ SAVE THIS: Pennsylvania Fall Foliage 2026 - When & Where to Catch Peak Color! ๐
Planning a Pennsylvania fall foliage road trip in 2026? One of the best things about fall in PA is that the color doesnโt peak everywhere at once - it typically works its way from the northern mountains and PA Wilds south toward Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania, giving us weeks to chase those gorgeous autumn colors. ๐
๐ Typical Pennsylvania peak foliage windows:
๐ด Late SeptemberโEarly October: Northern PA & higher elevations
Think PA Wilds, Potter County, Tioga County, Elk County, Cherry Springs and Kinzua Bridge.
๐ EarlyโMid October: North-Central & Northeastern PA
This is when areas around Pine Creek Gorge, Wellsboro and the Poconos generally start putting on their best show.
๐ก Mid October: Central PA & Laurel Highlands
Mountain ridges, scenic drives and forests across the middle of the state begin reaching their prime.
๐ข Late October: South-Central & Southeastern PA
Think Gettysburg, Lancaster, Hershey, Lehigh Valley, Bucks County and the Philadelphia region.
๐ A few Pennsylvania fall destinations worth adding to your bucket list:
๐ Cherry Springs State Park
๐ Kinzua Bridge State Park
๐ Pine Creek Gorge
๐ Jim Thorpe & the Poconos
๐ Laurel Highlands
๐ Gettysburg
โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT: These dates are a forecast based on historical Pennsylvania DCNR foliage patterns - not guaranteed 2026 peak dates. Temperature, rainfall and other weather conditions can shift peak color, so always check the latest PA DCNR Fall Foliage Report before making a long drive.
โจ SAVE this Pennsylvania fall foliage forecast so you know when to start planning, and SHARE it with your favorite fall road-trip person!
Where are you hoping to see the best fall colors in Pennsylvania this year? ๐๐