Washington Fall Foliage Map 2026
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Washington 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 Washington 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.
Washington Fall Color
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Washington 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.
Washington’s fall foliage brings a vibrant burst of color, with maples glowing in bright reds, larches and alders shining golden yellow, and oaks adding warm oranges across its diverse forests and mountains. From the rugged peaks of the North Cascades to the serene valleys of the Olympic Peninsula, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and cool Pacific Northwest air. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in Mount Rainier National Park or driving along the Columbia River Gorge.
Finding Peak Color in Washington
Washington’s fall foliage brings a vibrant burst of color, with maples glowing in bright reds, larches and alders shining golden yellow, and oaks adding warm oranges across its diverse forests and mountains. From the rugged peaks of the North Cascades to the serene valleys of the Olympic Peninsula, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and cool Pacific Northwest air. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in Mount Rainier National Park or driving along the Columbia River Gorge.
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.