Here Are the Best Times and Places to View Vermont’s Fall Foliage in 2025

As I'm sure you know, fall in Vermont is one of the most stunning times of the year to visit the Green Mountain State. Aside from enjoying a delicious cider, going apple picking, taking a hike, and enjoying Halloween, Vermont is the place to be if you're like me and love admiring the fall foliage.

In this 2025 fall foliage map from the Smoky Mountains, you'll discover the anticipated prime times for leaf-peeping season in Vermont this year. So, before setting off to the Green Mountain State, read on to learn more about the predicted dates to experience the leaves changing their colors in Vermont this fall.

The leaves in Vermont will begin to show shades of red, orange, and yellow early, around mid-September. According to the prediction map, the leaf-peeping season in Vermont is expected to be in its prime between September 29th and October 6th, 2025. At the height of the season, leaf peepers will flock to the state, eager to capture the stunning vibrancy of New England fall foliage.

One of my favorite ways to explore Vermont in the fall is a road trip, such as this one that leads you to the best fall foliage in New England. Or, if you want to hunker down and enjoy a stunning Vermont town, Woodstock is ideal. In addition to its central village, this small Vermont town boasts nearby farms, stunning trails, and family-friendly adventures that everyone will enjoy.

We highly recommend having a camera on hand that can capture these breathtaking views in their truest form.

By far, one of the best ways to see epic views when the leaves change color in Vermont is by taking a hike. Now is a great time to cross off some of those bucket list Vermont hikes. Feel free to reference our ultimate hiking packing guide for useful tips to help you have a memorable adventure in nature.

Or perhaps you'd like to book a remote cabin to avoid the crowds and enjoy the stunning scenery. If so, we've discovered the perfect autumn escape for spending fall in Vermont.