fall · Mid-October – early November
Fall foliage in the Shenandoah Valley
Peak color along the Blue Ridge usually lands between mid-October and the first week of November, with the highest elevations turning a week or two before the Valley floor. These verified overlooks, drives, and trails give you the best odds of catching it.
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What to know
- Skyline Drive turns first at higher elevations (Mile 0–30) in mid-October
- Valley floor (Harrisonburg, Staunton) usually peaks late October to early November
- Weekday mornings beat weekend traffic at every Shenandoah National Park entrance
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