Here Are The Best Times And Places To View Rhode Island'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 brings with it so many treasured things – cooler days, hot apple cider, pumpkin patches, hay rides, corn mazes, and…that spectacular fall foliage for which New England is known and so well loved. When do leaves change color in Rhode Island? We’ve got the answer for you today, so you can start making all of your fun fall plans. After all, there’s no better place to be or time than fall in Rhode Island.
While brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold won’t paint the Rhode Island landscape until October, we’ll start to see patchy areas of fall foliage in the northern part of the state the week of September 25.
However, October’s debut is expected to bring with it some of that magnificent color with SmokyMountains.com predicting that the northern part of the state will reach near peak foliage. The southern part of Rhode Island, on the other hand, will see partial coverage the week of October 2.
Now that you know when to expect the leaves to change in Rhode Island, you can start planning your leaf-peeping adventures. Consider a visit to Lincoln Woods State Park, a picture-perfect spot for a hike through the woods.
Slip on a pair of comfy shoes and follow the Ben Utter Trail, which leads straight to the iconic Stepstone Falls. The 2.7-mile trail scores an easy rating and boasts breathtaking views, especially during the fall.
A hike in Rhode Island also offers an idyllic opportunity to drink in the fall colors. Follow one of the meandering trails at Weetamoo Woods, Arcadia Management Area, Roger Williams State Park, and Colt State Park.
Keep track by bookmarking the Rhode Island fall foliage map 2023 on the Smoky Mountains website.
When do leaves change color in Rhode Island? Now you know! Are you ready for Rhode Island’s fall foliage? Where is your favorite place to go leaf peeping in Rhode Island? Let us know in the comments! Ready for some fun in the fall in Rhode Island? Mark your calendar for this epic fall festival in Hope, Rhode Island.
Autumn can get chilly in Rhode Island, so make sure you bring along a comfy jacket on all of your autumn adventures.
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