Fall Foliage Map In Douglasville: 2021 Peak Draws Near

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Break out the sweaters and the pumpkin spice lattes: Fall is officially here in Douglasville.

While the autumn equinox has come and gone, you still have plenty of time to enjoy a family outing to the pumpkin patch. Your window to catch the best views of fall foliage in Douglas County, however, is growing smaller by the day.

As October begins, the leaves in Douglas County are just weeks away from peak splendor, according to the 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map.

Patchy leaf color changes are expected to start the week of Oct. 4 in Douglas County, according to the map, so don't expect to see a ton of changing leaves for another few weeks.

If you’re hoping to catch the best views of fall foliage here, the week of Oct. 25 may be the perfect time. That’s when fall foliage will be at or near peak throughout the county and 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 credit: SmokyMountains.com

If you’re not sure where to get the best views of the changing leaves, here are some of the top places to consider in Georgia (road trip, anyone?):

• Lookout Mountain: You can see up to 400 native plants in the main gardens and watch them change over the autumn months. If you go up to Lover's Leap, they say you can see foliage across seven states — but if you're trying to avoid the hikes, you can take a ride on the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway.
• Tallulah Gorge State Park: Tallulah Gorge brings in crowds all season. But for the fall, hiking along the rim trails, on the 80-foot tall suspension bridge and down the canyon are all great places to see the changing leaves (but you'll need a permit to hike into the canyon).
• Red Top Mountain State Park: Explore the park on the 15 miles of trails through the forest, or gaze at the leaves from Lake Allatoona — you can even bring your own watercraft or rent a boat from the marina. If you're looking for a bit of both, check out the Iron Hill Trail for a 4-mile lakeside hike.