Alabamafall foliage
When does fall color peak in Alabama?
Fall color usually peaks from late October to early November at the one Alabama place we track. Little River Canyon: usually Oct 21–Nov 10, per National Park Service. The next season starts in ~3 weeks.
Updated Sep 28. Source: National Park Service, Little River Canyon fall colors ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Places in Alabama
- Little River Canyon
Usually Oct 21–Nov 10 · starts in ~3 weeks
- Usual window (from each place's own source)
Places by state
Alabama
- Little River CanyonStarts in ~3 weeks
Usually Oct 21–Nov 10
- DeSoto State ParkStarts in ~5 weeks
Statewide: usually well under way by early November
- Talladega National ForestStarts in ~5 weeks
Statewide: usually well under way by early November
Official reports
- Sep 27Park ServiceThe river is usually high enough to paddle November through AprilSource (opens National Park Service, Little River Canyon things to do in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceA one-to-two-week peak, usually late October and early NovemberSource (opens National Park Service, Little River Canyon fall colors in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park Service11-mile drive with eight overlooks; not for RVs or trailersSource (opens National Park Service, Little River Canyon Rim Parkway in a new tab)
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- Sep 26Park ServiceThe 45-foot falls; stay 50 feet from the edgeSource (opens National Park Service, Little River Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceThe river about 400 ft belowSource (opens National Park Service, Canyon View Overlook in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceA 133-ft seasonal waterfall, usually dry in summerSource (opens National Park Service, Grace's High Falls in a new tab)
- Sep 26Park ServiceWildflowers late February to NovemberSource (opens National Park Service, Little River Canyon weather in a new tab)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Alabama in 2026?
In a typical year Little River Canyon peaks Oct 21–Nov 10. Each place page has its own dates.
Where can I see fall foliage in Alabama?
We track 3 places: Little River Canyon (usually Oct 21–Nov 10), DeSoto State Park and Talladega National Forest, Alabama.
Why does color come earlier in some places?
Higher ground turns first. In the Great Smoky Mountains, color can start as early as mid-September at the highest elevations, develops above 4,000 feet from early to mid-October, and reaches the lower and middle slopes between mid-October and early November.Source: National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains fall color ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How do you track fall foliage?
Each place moves through 6 stages: Still green, First color, Moderate, High color, Peak and Past peak. Every stage we show comes from a dated report with its source, and every forecast lists its sources.