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When to catch Allegheny National Forestat its best

Allegheny National Forest through the year: wildflowers (2 separate phases, from spring (Late April-May), offers the showiest display) and fall foliage (at one spot: the second week of October). Each has its own page with spots, sources and the latest reports.

RIGHT NOW · SEP 30

  • Latest reportNo dated report this season; the posters below show each usual window.
  • This weekend (NWS)Sat sunny, 70°F · Sun slight chance rain showers, 70°F
  • Park alertsCheck the managing agency before you go

When are you going?

Fall at Allegheny National Forest

Where to go at Allegheny National Forest

Spots, visitor points and places nearby
  • Fall
  • Winter
Places on this map, as a list
Map: approximate positions; state lines US Census.

Best spots

Where each event's source says to go

Wildflowers

  • Longhouse Scenic Drive, Kiasutha Campground to SR 321The most abundant stretch, with large expanses of white trillium and wild blue phlox; flowers on both sides of the roadUS Forest Service ↗
  • Jakes Rocks Overlook and its access roadThe access road runs through abundant mountain laurel; pink lady's slippers may be found at the overlook in springUS Forest Service ↗

Fall foliage

Next 7 days at Allegheny National Forest

Forecast: National Weather Service
  • TodayPartly Sunny77° / 59°67% rain
  • ThuChance Rain Showers80° / 61°52% rain
  • FriRain Showers72° / 40°91% rain
  • SatSunny70° / 40°3% rain
  • SunSlight Chance Rain Showers70° / 40°20% rain
  • MonMostly Sunny60° / 34°9% rain
  • TueAreas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny60° / 34°–

Heads up: Near-freezing night (low 34°F): Monday Night, Tuesday Night.

Today: sunrise 7:13 a.m., sunset 7:02 p.m., light until 7:29 p.m. · moon waning gibbous, 78% lit (our calculation)

Visitor reports, not verified

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Nearby, and when they peak

Straight-line miles; roads are longer

Towns nearby

Straight-line miles; each town page has frost dates and its nature year

Questions people ask

Where are the most flowers?

On the southern part of Longhouse Scenic Drive, between Kiasutha Campground and SR 321, though you'll see flowers on both sides of the whole drive.Source: US Forest Service, Longhouse Scenic Drive wildflowers (Allegheny NF) ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Can I stop along the drive?

Yes, but pull fully off the road to look; the speed limit is 35 mph. If you walk along the road, face traffic and wear bright clothing.Source: US Forest Service, Longhouse Scenic Drive wildflowers (Allegheny NF) ↗ (opens in a new tab)

What's at Jakes Rocks?

No fee, picnic tables and vault toilets, but no drinking water. It's day-use only, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; dogs are fine on a leash. Watch for tree roots and uneven footing near the overlook.Source: US Forest Service, Jakes Rocks Overlook ↗ (opens in a new tab)

How do I get on the drive from Warren?

Go east on SR 59 to the Allegheny Reservoir, then turn south on Longhouse Scenic Drive (FR 262) and follow it to SR 321.Source: US Forest Service, Longhouse Scenic Drive wildflowers (Allegheny NF) ↗ (opens in a new tab)

How we know

Every timing above, from these pages; checked Sep 30