Posted in Ohio September 22, 2020 by

Find Out When The Leaves Will Change Color In Ohio With This Interactive Fall Foliage Map

Here in Ohio, it can be hard to catch the vibrant colors of autumn before they’re gone. Fall can be such a fleeting season—a fleeting, but enchanting season—so it’s necessary to plan ahead and ensure you don’t miss the seasonal magic. The Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage Prediction Map is helpful when you’re planning your fall adventures in Ohio. Here’s when you can expect the colors to change in your backyard for the 2020 fall season:

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The Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage Prediction Map is an interactive tool that predicts when and where the peak fall foliage will be across the U.S.
Screen shot via smokymountains.com
To view the interactive map in a separate tab or window, click here.
The week of October 19 will likely be the most colorful week in Ohio, with the northern half of the state experiencing peak and the southern half near peak.
Screen shot via smokymountains.com
Mark your calendars!
In the northern portion of Ohio, Mohican State Park (pictured), Ohio Amish Country and Cleveland Metroparks are particularly scenic this time of year.
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It's the perfect time of year to stay at The Mohicans Tree Houses or take the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Tour.
If you're in northeast Ohio around peak time however, the best place to see the most fall foliage is within Cuyahoga National Park.
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And if you're lucky enough to get a ticket in time, we recommend taking the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad through the park. For boarding locations, scheduling and ticket information about this year's Fall Flyer train, click here.
For the southern half of Ohio, the peak will arrive during the week of October 26th, with the northern half of the state past peak.
Screen shot via smokymountains.com
Plan your adventures accordingly!
Throughout all of Ohio, you can't go wrong with visiting the state park nearest you. Each once will be exceptionally beautiful during the fall season.
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Pictured above is a lovely view from Hocking Hills State Park in southeast Ohio. It's one of our favorite state parks to visit in the autumn months.
Other stunning parks to visit in southern Ohio during the fall are Shawnee State Park (pictured), Burr Oak State Park and Great Seal State Park.
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For a list of great hikes to take in Ohio in the fall, check out our previous article: 10 Short And Sweet Fall Hikes In Ohio With A Spectacular End View.

What do you think of these predictions? Have you started planning your fall adventures yet? Let us know!

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