Voyageursfall foliage
Out of season: the next fall foliage season is in 2027.
Right now in Voyageurs · September
348days to the next fall foliage seasonSep 11–20, The National Park Service says color starts to show in mid-September, varying year to year
Next 7 days
- Frost possible · low 33°FThursday Night, Sunday Night
- Rain likely · up to 79% chanceTonight, Tuesday
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 12:12 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Voyageurs National Park
Last spring frost usually in ~8 months
Sep 16Average first fall frost
May 28Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Kabetogama station (2.2 mi away, 1,200 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Voyageurs National Park through the year
- Ice-outMay
- SummerJun–Aug
- Snow seasonOct–May
Best spots around Voyageurs National Park
- Blind Ash Bay Trail2.9-mile loop to views of Kabetogama Lake
- Echo Bay TrailLoop through the change from deciduous to boreal forest
Around Minnesota this week
- Chippewa National Forest66 mi · usually Sep 17–30Todayrain likelyTuerain likelyWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
- Superior National Forest118 mi · Statewide: well under way by ~Oct 11Todaydry and calmTuerain likelyWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
- Mississippi River, Minneapolis–St. Paul244 mi · usually Sep 24–Oct 7Todaydry and calmTuerain likelyWedrain likelyThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
Trees this fall (Sep 15–21). Across the Upper Midwest, river birch is ahead of a typical year; American elm is behind. Which trees turn when →
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, colored leaves observations (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Fall in Voyageurs (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Voyageurs hours (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Blind Ash Bay Trail (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Echo Bay Trail (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Voyageurs seasonal weather (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Voyageurs National Park in 2027?
The National Park Service says color starts to show in mid-September, varying year to year: Sep 11–20. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
How is the fall color in Voyageurs National Park right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 348 days (Sep 11–20, The National Park Service says color starts to show in mid-September, varying year to year).
How long does fall last here?
Not long: the Park Service says fall can be a really short season, because cold weather arrives quickly.Source: National Park Service, Fall in Voyageurs ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Is there an entrance fee?
No. Voyageurs has no entrance fees. Pets aren't allowed on its trails.Sources: National Park Service, Voyageurs hours ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Blind Ash Bay Trail ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Voyageurs National Park?
Blind Ash Bay Trail: 2.9-mile loop to views of Kabetogama Lake; Echo Bay Trail: loop through the change from deciduous to boreal forest.
What is Voyageurs National Park like through the year?
Summer (Jun–Aug), Snow season (Oct–May) and Ice-out (May).