Much of New England’s fall foliage will be at its peak Friday, especially around Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, according to Yankee Magazine.
However, most of Massachusetts is still in its “mid” phase, according to the map. This means that the foliage is just about to hit its peak, but still needs some more time to “ripen up.” The exceptions are in northwestern Massachusetts – namely near the border of Vermont – where the foliage is at its peak.
The map predicts that most of Massachusetts’ leaves will hit “peak foliage” on Oct. 13. Massachusetts residents wishing to go leaf peeping should do it before Oct. 21, when the foliage dies out.
If you need to plan for a trip to see some amazing leaves transform into a blend of warm autumnal colors, try going to the Mohawk Trail in Greenfield, Mount Greylock in Lanesborough or the Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center in Northfield.