Autumn in Maryland is right around the corner, and with it comes the annual display of vibrant fall foliage.

According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), fall officially begins on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, but leaf lovers won’t have to wait long to start spotting the first bursts of color.

A Colorful Season Ahead

The Maryland Forest Service reports that weather conditions this year set the stage for a particularly colorful season.

With rainfall amounts at or just below normal levels during the spring and early summer, trees are primed for brilliant displays of red, orange, and gold.

This year’s forecast suggests late September to early October will be the time head west to see fall foliage in Maryland’s mountains.

Which Maryland regions show fall hues first?

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