North Conway Fall Foliage Report & 2026 Guide

Mt. Washington Valley   •   White Mountains

Make the most of Fall Foliage in the North Conway Area and White Mountains of NH

 

Fall foliage reporting for this season is underway! Follow current color conditions throughout North Conway, the Mount Washington Valley, and the White Mountains.

Follow the changing colors with current 2026 fall foliage reports from North Conway, the Mount Washington Valley, and surrounding White Mountain areas. Our locally gathered updates track foliage conditions from the higher elevations of Bretton Woods and Pinkham Notch to North Conway, the Kancamagus Highway, Tamworth, and the southern Valley.

Fall color typically begins appearing in the higher elevations during September before progressing into the valleys. Peak foliage around North Conway often arrives from late September through mid-October, but timing varies with elevation, temperature, rainfall, and wind. Check the latest reports and photographs below before planning your scenic drive, hike, or fall getaway.

FALL FOLIAGE REPORT - Percent To Peak Color - 2026

  • Berlin and Gorham areas 75% 75%
  • Jackson into Pinkham Notch 45% 45%
  • Bartlett into Crawford Notch 35% 35%
  • Twin Mountain, Bretton Woods 70% 70%
  • Conway areas and North Conway 45% 45%
  • Tamworth/Freedom/Chocorua 30% 30%
  • Kancamagus Highway 60% 60%

2026 Fall Foliage Conditions by Location

 

 

NoCo Foliage Report Sept Week 4 2026

September - Week 4 - 2026 As we wind down the final days of September, lots of brilliant fall foliage is beginning to pop up throughout the Mount Washington Valley. Every town we visited this past week has strong pockets of color, except Fryeburg, ME. Fryeburg is...

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