Here Are The Best Times And Places To View Pennsylvania’s Fall Foliage In 2023
By Beth Price-Williams|Published September 05, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
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 do 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.
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 week of October 2.
The foliage will be near peak for those in the northern part of Pennsylvania.
The following week of October 9, 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 week of October 16. The foliage is expected to peak for much of the eastern, southern, and western parts of the state.
Check out the SmokyMountains.com website for the Pennsylvania fall foliage map 2023, so you can see when your city or town will reach the peak foliage.
The rest of Pennsylvania, including the majority of the central part, will head into the peak of the fall foliage during the weekend of October 23. By Halloween, the entire state will be past the peak.
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 at 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 from Oct. 7-29, 2023.
If you’ve been wondering when do 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.
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