Fall Foliage Report

Foliage Report for October 30, 2026

As the autumn season draws to a close and winter looms on the horizon, this marks our final foliage report for the season! While our leaf peepers are hanging up their hats for the year, the adventure is far from over. There is so much in store for the season ahead from holiday celebrations and snowy adventures to cozy retreats and getaways. Now is the perfect time to start dreaming up your next getaway and planning your winter visit to the Granite State!

Great North Woods: Past Peak 

In the northernmost reaches of New Hampshire, autumn’s colorful wonderland has departed the forests, leaving empty landscapes littered with bronze and golden leaves resting on the ground. Temperatures are dropping, morning frosts are slower to melt, and winter is just around the corner! It won’t be long before the landscapes are frozen into a winter playground, where snowmobilers can tour quiet woodlands, snowshoers can discover sweeping views along peaceful trails, and other winter festivities celebrate the season. While the foliage show may have drawn its curtains for the season, there are plenty of adventures and escapes to be found in this beautiful, quiet region of New Hampshire. Click here to discover more things to do in the region and start planning your next winter adventure!

White Mountains Region:  Past Peak

The White Mountains are slowly shedding the last sprinkles of color from the treetops as the familiar chill of late fall settles in. Evidence of the season is now left rustling along trails and sidewalks, with skeletal forests offering a spooky backdrop to the weekend’s Halloween festivities as the season officially wraps up! Those flickering pops of color hiding out in the landscapes are fading to earthy shades of bronze and gold, and are fading fast as winds and temperatures drop. Soon, the White Mountains will transform into a winter wonderland to welcome skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers, and winter enthusiasts! Click here for inspiration to start dreaming up your next White Mountains getaway!

Lakes Region: Past Peak

As the Lakes Region wanes past peak foliage, the landscapes are coated in a palate of earthy tones beneath bare branches as the forests begin to clear out. In the northern portion of the region near Ashland, the skies are flurried with leaves dancing in the winds as forests shed their canopies. South of Lake Winnipesaukee, the woodlands are slowly losing caliber as leaves abandon the treetops, though there are still plenty of pockets where deep rouge and bronze leaves remain. Through Tilton, roadsides have finally lost their vibrant luster as the remaining foliage fades into deep shades of rouge and bronze.  If you’re headed up for the weekend, you’ll find plenty of transitioning late-season foliage still coloring the landscapes, offering a perfect chance to get outside and enjoy the changing seasons. And it’s never too early to start planning your winter adventures in the Lakes Region, from ice skating to snow tubing and skiing—plenty of adventures await in the season ahead!

Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region: Past Peak

The vibrant foliage show has officially concluded in the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Region. As conditions begin to fade, the last whispers of color echo across the region from lingering branches and those last bursts of color. If you’re searching for color this weekend, traveling along the Vermont border on Route 12A will showcase stunning views of lingering foliage following the Connecticut River. In Hanover, forests are shaded in deep gold and bronze colors so exploring a local trail in the area may be an ideal activity this weekend to hunt for remaining foliage. Or pay a visit to Sunapee, where the residual colors offer exciting flashes in the landscapes. As temperatures continue their steady decline, the region is shrugging off autumn’s bounty in preparation for the winter season ahead! Soon the region will buzz with skiers, ice skaters, snowshoers, and winter enthusiasts making the most of the snowy season!

Monadnock Region: Past Peak

This western pocket of New Hampshire is definitely past peak foliage, with many forests now standing bare and revealing sweeping views that were hidden beneath vibrant canopies just weeks ago. There is still a quiet beauty to be found throughout the region, as golden sunlight illuminates blankets of fallen leaves along roadsides, trails, and farmlands. For a scenic late season drive, follow Route 101 from Peterborough through Dublin and Marlborough toward Keene, or explore Route 63 between Chesterfield and Westmoreland where rolling hills and open vistas showcase the season’s final chapter. While the foliage season has officially winded down, the Monadnock Region offers year-round adventures, charming towns to explore, and seasonal events all year round, making now the perfect time to start planning your next visit. Click here to discover more of the region and start planning your next getaway today!

Merrimack Valley: Peak / Past Foliage

As Halloween draws near, the Merrimack Valley is lingering in a mix of foliage conditions where pockets of vibrant color still remain in a festive display as neighboring branches bare their skeletal structures. Along the southern border of the state, forests are awash in riveting shades of deep auburn and rouge seen along roadsides. This weekend may be the ideal time for a leisurely bike ride or walk along the Windham Rail Trail under colorful canopies. From the slopes of Pat’s Peak, the surrounding forests are awash in a glowing wave of brilliant color—with deep orange and cherry leaves calling attention amongst the mixed shades. If you’re headed to the area, make a detour to explore along back roads to take in the showstopping colors while you can!

Seacoast: Peak Foliage

If you’re looking for fall color this weekend, the Seacoast is your destination for foliage! Across the region, electric shades of orange, yellow, and red dazzle landscapes and downtowns along the coast. Route 16 is framed in foliage, especially between Portsmouth and Dover where the colorful scenery is particularly bold. The Garrison Hill Tower in Dover offers a sweeping view of the region, and with forests awash in glowing hues—the view is bound to be breathtaking! Conditions are changing rapidly so if you’re hoping to catch the season’s colorful finale, plan a visit in the next week to make the most of the remaining climate. Even after the leaves have fallen, the Seacoast offers endless opportunities for exploration, making it the perfect place to start dreaming up your next winter escape.