Fall color can come on quickly at Hoyt Arboretum, and each year is a little different. While temperature, light, and rainfall all influence how and when leaves change, you can expect the landscape to shift into its most vibrant hues throughout October.
As you explore, don’t miss our nationally accredited Maple Collection, which puts on a particularly dazzling show each fall, mostly along Maple Trail. But, the Arboretum’s color palette goes far beyond maples—broadleaf deciduous trees from across the globe bring a rich variety of golds, crimsons, and coppers to our trails.
Fall Color Watch 2026
Starting on the fall equinox, September 22, 2026, we’ll be posting weekly updates of the best places to see fall color at Hoyt Arboretum.
Follow along as we highlight one great spot each week to enjoy autumn’s beauty.
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