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Illinois Fall Foliage Map 2025

Little to No Color

Low Color

Moderate Color

High Color

Peak Color

Past Peak Color

September 2, 2025: Estimate

Color Report

Peak Timing

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Coming Fall 2025

This map is an estimate of fall foliage conditions on the posted date. All maps are updated daily to reflect deviations from normal due to real-time weather conditions.

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We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Illinois 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.

Illinois’s fall foliage brings a vibrant burst of color, with maples glowing in bright reds, hickories and oaks adding warm yellows and oranges, and sycamores shining in golden hues across its prairies and river valleys. From the rolling hills of Shawnee National Forest to the scenic bluffs along the Mississippi River, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and mild Midwest autumns. Use our map to pinpoint the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in Starved Rock State Park or driving through the Illinois River Valley.