Leaf peeping
Fall colors in New Hampshire
Typical peak runs Sep 28. Pick the week, then the place.
Fall color in New Hampshire typically peaks between Sep 28 and Sep 28, with the middle of the season around Sep 28. The earliest typical peak we track is at Sentier Frontalier 9 (around Sep 21) and the latest is at Sentier Frontalier 9 (around Sep 21). We track 1 places here: 1 hike.
When to go
Week by week
How many places are in their typical peak window each week, with the top pick. Today’s week is highlighted.
Sep 15 – 21
Busiest
1 placesSentier Frontalier 9Top pick · hikeSep 22 – 28
Busiest
1 placesSep 29 – Oct 5
Busiest
1 places
Everything
Map and full list
Every place we track in New Hampshire, grouped by where it is in its typical window.
- Past peak (1)
Past peak
The usual peak window has ended for the year.
Questions
Fall colors in New Hampshire: FAQ
When is peak fall color in New Hampshire?
Across the 1 places we track in New Hampshire, typical peak runs from Sep 28 to Sep 28, with the middle of the season around Sep 28. Where you are in the state matters: higher elevations come earlier and valleys later.
Where do leaves change first in New Hampshire?
Among the places we track in New Hampshire, Sentier Frontalier 9 has the earliest typical peak, around Sep 21. The latest is Sentier Frontalier 9, around Sep 21.
What are the best fall hikes in New Hampshire?
Browse the places below for hikes with strong typical color in New Hampshire, ranked by forest cover and how consistent the timing has been.
Is this a forecast?
No. These dates are typical timing: when leaves have usually reached peak in past years, from NASA satellite vegetation data from 2017 to 2024 and USGS forest cover. A warm, dry or very wet year can shift them by a week or more, so treat them as a planning window, not a prediction for this year.
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