Fall Foliage Map In Alabama: 2021 Peak Draws Near

ALABAMA — While remnants of summer temperatures still linger in Alabama, fall has begun, and soon the beautiful fall foliage will grace the state's landscape.

As September has drawn to close, the leaves in some parts of Alabama are just days away from peak splendor, according to the 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map.

If you’re hoping to catch the best views of fall foliage in Alabama, the week of Nov. 1 may be the perfect time for a road trip. That’s when fall foliage will be at or near peak throughout much of the state.

In general, leaves are likely to peak later than usual this year because of prolonged drought conditions across a large swath of the United States. In affected states, leaves may turn from green to brown and skip the brilliant color wheel before “giving up” and falling to the ground.

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Curious when fall foliage peaks in your county or in other parts of the country?

To use the 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map, simply slide the scale to the right to see when leaves will peak in your state. Zero in on your county, and you'll be able to decide whether it's best to plan a northern, southern, eastern or western route.

Map courtesy of SmokyMountains.com.

If you’re not sure where to get the best views of the changing leaves in Alabama, here are some of the top places to consider:

• The Talladega Scenic Drive is a 20-mile journey from the Shoal Creek Ranger Station to the Pinhoti Trail.
• De Soto State Park in Fort Payne provides beautiful views of fall foliage as you hike anywhere on its 30 miles of trails.
• Bankhead National Forest is well-known as the land of a thousand waterfalls, this forest has more than 90 miles of trails where you can hike and bike through the fall colors.