From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
Peak Fall Colors 2026 Map
New York, NJ and CT peak fall foliage locations for 2026.
In brief
New York, NJ and CT peak fall foliage locations for 2026. New York's Adirondacks, Catskills and other regions will show peak fall colors by early October 2026, with New England offering early views. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Fall Foliage 2026 Starts
The 2026 fall foliage season begins with early signs in Upstate New York and Adirondacks.
Northeast Forecast
Experts report the Northeast will have a great fall foliage season after drought years in 2024 and 2025.
Drought Recovery
Drought conditions improved this year, with healthy forests now visible in New York and New Jersey.
Peak Timing
Peak fall foliage occurs in early October for most of the Northeast, later near the coast.
New York Regions
Six New York tourism regions will show peak colors this weekend: Adirondacks, Capital-Saratoga, Catskills, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Chautauqua-Allegheny.
Top Locations
Wilmington, Saranac Lake, Stratford, Colchester and Cooperstown are among the best places to see vibrant fall colors in 2026.
New Jersey Timing
New Jersey's fall foliage season begins in mid-October with peak colors expected later in the month.
Here's the gist
New York's Adirondacks, Catskills and other regions will show peak fall colors by early October 2026, with New England offering early views.
