White Mountains Foliage Tracker

Welcome to the White Mountains Fall Foliage Tracker—your go-to source for the latest colors across the region! As autumn unfolds, we'll guide you to the places where foliage is just starting to turn, giving you snapshots of current conditions and what to expect in the coming days. Whether you’re hoping for vibrant reds, glowing oranges, or golden yellows, this page helps you plan your scenic drives, hikes, or photo-ops. Dive in to see how the foliage is progressing by region, and get inspired to hit the trails or roads while the colors are setting the White Mountains ablaze.

Follow Along While We Track The Colors with our White Mountains Fall Foliage Report 

Happy Fall Foliage 2026! It's that time of year again and we're so happy you're here to stay up to date on the colors that our trusty Leaf Peeps are seeing out there in the White Mountains. 

September 8, 2026:

The White Mountains overall is at 5%.  Our green hillsides are not quite as green and lush as they are mid-Summer.  We are seeing yellow trees at higher elevations and a few pops of red with our swamp maples, which tend to turn early in the season. 

As a reminder, the foliage doesn't all change at once.  Colors vary depending on type of tree, elevation, region, and what the weather is doing. "Peak" foliage won't hit the White Mountains on a specific day or time. We typically see the Great North Woods region hitting peak towards the end of September, The Western sections of the White Mountains tend to be the most colorful the first couple weeks of October, and Eastern and Lakes Region areas tend to follow after that. We will consult with our Leaf Peeps throughout the season and let you know what they're seeing. 

You can help too!  Share your foliage photos to our Public Uploader for a chance to be featured. Tag us (#whitemountains, @whitemountains)