Idaho Fall Foliage Map 2026
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Idaho 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 Idaho 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.
- Click Download to save an image of the current map view.
Idaho Fall Color
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Idaho 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.
Idaho’s fall foliage lights up the state with a stunning array of colors, as aspens and cottonwoods glow bright yellow, maples add vibrant reds, and larches bring golden hues across its rugged mountains and valleys. From the pristine forests of the Panhandle to the sweeping vistas of the Sawtooth Range, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and crisp high-altitude air. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in the Selkirk Mountains or driving along the Salmon River Scenic Byway.
Finding Peak Color in Idaho
Idaho’s fall foliage lights up the state with a stunning array of colors, as aspens and cottonwoods glow bright yellow, maples add vibrant reds, and larches bring golden hues across its rugged mountains and valleys. From the pristine forests of the Panhandle to the sweeping vistas of the Sawtooth Range, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and crisp high-altitude air. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in the Selkirk Mountains or driving along the Salmon River Scenic Byway.
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.