From the foods to the festivals, there’s nothing like fall in Connecticut. One of the most appealing aspects of autumn is the fall foliage. As soon as the air starts to get crisp and pumpkin spice starts appearing on the menu, many of us wonder “when do the leaves change color in Connecticut?” Fortunately, we’ve got a Connecticut fall foliage map 2023 from Smoky Mountains that will make predicting prime peeping time a little easier. Whether you’re looking to take a beautiful autumn hike or want to go on a fall foliage road trip through the Nutmeg State, this interactive map is sure to help you time your travels.

It goes without saying that there's no guarantee of how Mother Nature will play out. If you've lived in Connecticut very long, you're well-aware of how unpredictable our weather can be! Even so, this great fall foliage predictor can help estimate an answer to "when do leaves change in Connecticut?"
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By late September, it's expected that most of the state will have partial fall foliage.
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Come early October, we'll be approaching peak hues in most of the state.
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The northern half of Connecticut tends to hit peak colors about a week before the southern half, so if you're closer to the shore, you might have to wait until the last couple of weeks of October.
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Reds, yellows, and orange leaves all combine to make such a magical scene. It's easy to take such beauty for granted, but this is truly an annual miracle.
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Sadly, as we all know, nothing gold can stay. By the last week of October, it's expected that leaves will be past-peak.
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By November, they'll all have fallen down and you'll have to wait till next year to catch a glimpse of the autumn majesty.
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Where’s your favorite spot to catch a glimpse of the magical scenery of fall in Connecticut? Share your favorite places in the comments!

You can check out the full Connecticut fall foliage map 2023 at the Smoky Mountains website.

Personally, I love visiting a trail when fall hits – there’s nothing better than taking a walk out in nature and enjoying the beautiful weather and colorful leaves. If you are also a fan of fall hiking in Connecticut, consider signing up for a free trial of Alltrails+. You’ll get to enjoy all kinds of fun benefits, like downloadable trail maps and more.

 

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