Fall Foliage Report

Foliage Reports 2025: Coming Soon!

It's hard to believe but foliage season in New Hampshire is right around the corner. It won’t be long now before we start to see the show that Mother Nature puts on for us every fall.  Be sure to check back here in mid-September when we will begin posting foliage reports every Tuesday and Friday. Our network of leaf peepers will be out and about checking out the scenery to share with you how the season is progressing.

Great North Woods:  

Historically, the Great North Woods region will see the first signs of fall starting around mid-September.  Explore some of the early fall color this season when you head to the northern part of the state. Click here to start plotting your fall road trip in the Great North Woods.

White Mountains Region: 

Vibrant fall foliage usually arrives in the White Mountains area shortly following its arrival to the Great North Woods, with the colorful transition traditionally starting in late September. Click here to start planning your leaf peeping journey in the White Mountains.

Lakes Region: 

Start monitoring the landscape in the Lakes Region for bright beautiful foliage toward the end of September.  One of the best places to see early color is along the shores of the many lakes and ponds.  Learn more about traveling in the Lakes region in the fall here.

Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region: 

Expect fall to start showing up around the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region toward the end of September. Mark your calendar for the real dramatic part of the show, usually arriving in early to mid-October. Plan your trip around the region here today.

Monadnock Region: 

Watch for the foliage to start flourishing in the Monadnock Region, usually by late September into the first week in October. Take a cruise on some of the quieter country roads for stunning scenery and that quintessential fall experience. Click here to start planning a trip today.

Merrimack Valley:  

Colorful leaves start decorating the Merrimack Valley Region traditionally toward the end of September or early October.  Explore the seasonal sights in this area on one of many scenic drives. Click here to find out more about fall drives in the Merrimack Valley.

Seacoast:  

The Seacoast Region is usually one of the last areas of the state to experience the beauty of the fall foliage season.  Plan a trip to see the seasonal sights along the Seacoast in the early part of October. Plot out your Seacoast road trip online here.