Delaware Fall Foliage Map 2026
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Delaware find the best fall color! Search a place, drag the date slider, and plan where color should be best.
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- Use the Search Bar to find a Delaware city, park, scenic route, or mountain town.
- 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.
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Delaware Fall Color
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Delaware find the best fall color! Use our map to explore the estimated timing of fall color throughout the state, allowing you to plan trips with confidence this year. Check back regularly for updates based on the latest reports gathered from hundreds of sources throughout the region.
Delaware’s fall foliage brings a warm burst of color, with maples turning vibrant reds, oaks adding rich oranges, and sweetgums glowing golden yellow across its coastal plains and wooded areas. From the serene forests of Brandywine Valley to the peaceful trails of Cape Henlopen State Park, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and mild Atlantic breezes. Use our map to pinpoint the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in Redden State Forest or driving along the scenic Delaware Bay coastline.
Finding Peak Color in Delaware
Delaware’s fall foliage brings a warm burst of color, with maples turning vibrant reds, oaks adding rich oranges, and sweetgums glowing golden yellow across its coastal plains and wooded areas. From the serene forests of Brandywine Valley to the peaceful trails of Cape Henlopen State Park, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and mild Atlantic breezes. Use our map to pinpoint the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in Redden State Forest or driving along the scenic Delaware Bay coastline.
Elevation, latitude, local weather, and forest composition can shift peak color by several days, so the map is most useful when paired with a specific destination forecast.