Talladega National Forest, Alabamafall foliage
No reports yet this season for Talladega National Forest.
Right now in Talladega National Forest · September
- Turnipseed campground open · Mar–Nov
- Coleman Lake open · Mar–Dec
- Lake Chinnabee day-use area open · Mar–Dec
34days to the next fall foliage seasonusually well under way by early November, statewide (USA-NPN volunteer observations)
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 60% chanceSunday, Sunday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 12:21 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Talladega National Forest
First frost usually in ~6 weeks
Nov 9Average first fall frost
Mar 23Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Anniston Metro Airport station (7.6 mi away, 597 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Talladega National Forest through the year
- Coleman Lake openNowMar–Dec
- Lake Chinnabee day-use area openNowMar–Dec
- Turnipseed campground openNowMar–Nov
Best spots around Talladega National Forest
- Cheaha MountainAlabama's highest point, 2,407 feet
- Chinnabee Silent Trail6 miles past streams, rock outcrops and waterfalls
- Pinhoti Trail140 miles through the forest
- Coleman Lake21-acre lake on the Pinhoti Trail
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · US Forest Service, Talladega National Forest Great Escapes (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Coleman Lake Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Talladega National Forest in 2026?
We don't have local timing for Talladega National Forest yet. Statewide for Alabama: color is usually well under way by early November (USA-NPN volunteer observations, 2020–2025). That's for the whole state and isn't a peak or a forecast.
How is the fall color in Talladega National Forest right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 34 days (usually well under way by early November, statewide (USA-NPN volunteer observations)).
Where are the best spots in Talladega National Forest?
Cheaha Mountain: alabama's highest point, 2,407 feet; Chinnabee Silent Trail: 6 miles past streams, rock outcrops and waterfalls; Pinhoti Trail: 140 miles through the forest; Coleman Lake: 21-acre lake on the Pinhoti Trail.
What is Talladega National Forest like through the year?
Turnipseed campground open (Mar–Nov), Coleman Lake open (Mar–Dec) and Lake Chinnabee day-use area open (Mar–Dec).