Fall in Kansas is such a wonderfully special time. The menus are full of pumpkin spice everything, it seems like there’s a great fall festival being held just about every weekend, and the crisp autumn air feels so much more comfortable than the humid days of summer. As soon as the season starts to change, many of us start to wonder “When do leaves change color in Kansas?” Those of you with foliage on the brain will be glad to know that we have a Kansas fall foliage map 2023 from Smoky Mountains that makes timing your leaf peeping just a little bit easier. If you’re planning a fall foliage road trip in Kansas, you’ll definitely want to check out this interactive map.

Of course, the one predictable thing about Kansas weather is that it's unpredictable. There's no sure answer to "When do leaves change in Kansas?" but even so, this fall foliage predictor uses past history and weather to try to give a good estimate.
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This year is expected to have a bit of a late leaf change, with partial coverage not expected until early October.
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In fact, it won't be until early November that most of the state has neared peak hues!
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Kansas's northern half tends to be at peak colors about a week or so before the southern half, so keep that in mind if you're planning a trip.
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By the end of November, nearly all of autumn's beautiful hues will be gone.
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It's so easy to take this annual sight for granted, but it's such a magical occurrence that you won't want to miss out on.
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Where’s your favorite spot for catching fall foliage in Kansas? Share your leaf-peeping places in the comments!

Check out the full Kansas fall foliage map 2023 at the Smoky Mountains website.

I absolutely love lacing up my hiking boots and hitting the trails when fall hits. There’s nothing better than enjoying the brilliant scenery and cool weather. If you are also a fan of fall hiking in Kansas, consider signing up for a free trial of Alltrails+. You’ll get to enjoy benefits like downloadable trail maps and more.

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