Alaska Fall Foliage Map 2026
Track Alaska fall color estimates, peak timing, and foliage reports across the state. Search a place, drag the date slider, and plan where color should be best.
Color Report
Peak Timing
Reports
Download
Little to No Color
Low Color
Moderate Color
High Color
Peak Color
Past Peak Color
Coming Fall 2026
Powered by Esri
Map Tips
- Use the Search Bar to find an Alaska city, park, scenic road, or trail area.
- Use Color Report for daily foliage stage estimates.
- Use Peak Timing to see when each area should reach peak color.
- Toggle Reports On/Off to see or hide local color reports on the map.
- Click Download to save an image of the current map view.
Alaska Fall Color
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Alaska find the best fall color. Use the map to explore estimated color timing throughout the state and plan trips with more confidence this year.
Check back regularly for updates based on the latest reports gathered from hundreds of sources throughout the region.
Finding Peak Color in Alaska
Alaska's fall foliage transforms the state into a striking mosaic, with birches and aspens turning brilliant yellow and poplars adding warm orange tones across valleys, foothills, and boreal forest.
From the rugged peaks of Denali National Park to the valleys near Anchorage, each region shows a different timing pattern shaped by latitude, elevation, tree species, and early-season cold snaps.
Use the Alaska fall foliage map to scout the best timing for a scenic drive along the Seward Highway, a trip through the Interior, or a hike in the Chugach Mountains.