West Virginia Fall Foliage Map 2026
Use the West Virginia fall foliage map to track color across the Allegheny Highlands, Monongahela National Forest, New River Gorge, Potomac Highlands, and lower valleys. Search a place, drag the date slider, and plan where color should be best.
Color Report
Peak Timing
Reports
Download
Little to No Color
Low Color
Moderate Color
High Color
Peak Color
Past Peak Color
Coming Fall 2026
Powered by Esri
Map Tips
- Use the Search Bar to find a West Virginia city, park, scenic route, or mountain town.
- Use Color Report for daily foliage stage estimates.
- Use Peak Timing to see when each area should reach peak color.
- Toggle Reports On/Off to see or hide local color reports on the map.
- Click Download to save an image of the current map view.
West Virginia Fall Color
Use the West Virginia fall foliage map to track color across the Allegheny Highlands, Monongahela National Forest, New River Gorge, Potomac Highlands, and lower valleys. Mountain terrain makes West Virginia one of the states where local timing can change quickly over short distances.
Davis, Blackwater Falls, Canaan Valley, Spruce Knob, Seneca Rocks, New River Gorge, and the Highland Scenic Highway are major West Virginia foliage destinations. High ridges and plateaus often peak before river gorges and lower-elevation towns.
Finding Peak Color in West Virginia
Davis, Blackwater Falls, Canaan Valley, Spruce Knob, Seneca Rocks, New River Gorge, and the Highland Scenic Highway are major West Virginia foliage destinations. High ridges and plateaus often peak before river gorges and lower-elevation towns.
Use the statewide map to find the right region, then search a specific overlook, park, or town with the fall foliage forecast. Elevation, slope exposure, and recent weather can make nearby West Virginia valleys and ridgelines look very different on the same day.