Autumn’s arrival means so many delightful things – from crisp afternoons spent at our favorite farm picking pumpkins and going on hayrides to treats galore. One of the highlights of the season, however, is undoubtedly the spectacular fall foliage. If you’ve been wondering when leaves change color in Pennsylvania, you’re about to find out. Then you can start building your to-do list for all of the fun you’ll have this fall in Pennsylvania.

Our friends at SmokyMountains.com have just released their annual fall foliage prediction map. SmokyMountains.com utilizes a refined data model that depends on a combination of factors, including historical temperature and precipitation, forecast temperature and precipitation, the type of tree known to be prominent in that geographic region, the historical trends in that area, and user data. Toggle the bar right to see when you can expect peak leaf peeping in your part of Pennsylvania.

Start counting down the days until October when all of Pennsylvania will begin to see the landscape transform with brilliant tones of red, orange, and gold. SmokyMountains.com predicts that all parts of the state will see some colorful foliage during the first week of October.

The following week, most of the state will either experience patchy or partial fall foliage, so that gives you plenty of time to make plans to go leaf-peeping. For some of the most sensational fall foliage in Pennsylvania, make plans for the third week of October. The foliage is expected to peak for much of the eastern, southern, and western parts of the state. The rest of Pennsylvania, including the majority of the central part, will head into the peak of the fall foliage during the late third week; by Halloween, the entire state will be past the peak.

Check out the SmokyMountains.com website for the Pennsylvania fall foliage map 2024, so you can see when your city or town might reach the peak foliage.

Now that you know when the leaves change color in Pennsylvania, you can start planning your leaf-peeping adventures. One of the best places to admire the colorful landscape is Leonard Harrison State Park or Colton Point State Park, both of which boast stunning views of Pine Creek Gorge.

Walk onto the Kinzua Skywalk for stellar forest views of the fall foliage; go for a hike at Ohiopyle State Park; take a drive along Longhouse National Scenic Byway, and…

Explore the enchanting town of Jim Thorpe for some of the best views of the fall colors in the Pocono Mountains. The small town also hosts the annual Jim Thorpe Fall Festival, which runs on weekends during October.

Head over to the official website of SmokyMountains.com to check out the Pennsylvania fall foliage map 2024.

If you’ve been wondering when leaves change color in Pennsylvania, now you know! Are you excited about the fall in Pennsylvania? If you’re looking for some of the best ways to soak up the beauty of the season, check out these beautiful places to visit in the fall in Pennsylvania. Don’t forget to bring a comfy jacket along for you to stay toasty during all of your autumn adventures.