Current Fall Foliage Conditions in and around the North Conway area

Follow the latest 2026 fall foliage conditions in North Conway, the Mount Washington Valley, and surrounding White Mountains. Our locally produced reports include recent photographs and color updates from the Kancamagus Highway, Crawford Notch, Pinkham Notch, Bretton Woods, Jackson, Bartlett, Conway, Tamworth, and other nearby communities.

Foliage can vary considerably by elevation and location—even over just a few miles. Check the most recent update below before planning your scenic drive or fall getaway. Reports are updated regularly throughout September and October.

October 22, 2026 update: 1pm

If you’re looking for color this weekend there is still some to be found! (photos taken Wed 10/21/26)

While most areas have past their peak color those same areas still have pockets of colorful foliage. While we always look for oaks and maples, don’t forget that most ground-level plants, vines, grasses, and shrubs also change color, adding colorful texture.  

Early morning and late afternoon walks around the Valley will put you directly into the glows of the remaining foliage as the sun is lower on the horizon. Look for community rec paths and trails like Dianas Bath or Echo Lake State Park for some easy in-town options.

October 19, 2026 update: NOON

The Mount Washington Valley is still showing lots and lots of color!

While the northern areas of the Valley have definitely passed their peak, the North Conway area is hanging on nicely!

Please don’t listen to social media reports saying the season is over. We live here 🙂 And while peak color has indeed passed, there are many, many colorful roads to travel in the area.

Eastern Whites / Mount Washington Valley: North Conway and the surrounding Valley remain a strong choice this week. We’re still seeing vibrant color, with more leaves turning. Believe it or not … some green foliage still exists throughout the Conways especially along Route 16 near North Conway Village.

Western Whites / Franconia Notch: Officially past peak, with fading color and increasing leaf drop. Pockets remain along lower elevations and among evergreens. Surprisingly, Bretton Woods has some color near Crawford Notch, But as you move west towards Twin Mountain, colors have faded significantly.

Northern Whites: Past peak overall. From Gorham north along Route 16, trees are thinning, but remaining color is still bright. Weekend rain accelerated leaf loss farther north.

Stay tuned for more photos!