A map from Great Smoky Mountains National Park predicts most of Montana will experience peak fall foliage in early to mid-October this year.

Travelers hoping to see peak colors in western Montana should make plans soon, while those heading to the eastern half of the state have a bit more time, according to the park's 2025 fall foliage prediction map.

The map, described on the park’s website as a visual planning guide, tracks the annual progression of changing leaves across the country. “While no tool can be 100% accurate, this tool is meant to help travelers better time their trips to have the best opportunity of catching peak color each year,” the site states.

In western Montana, the week of Oct. 6 is expected to offer the best fall color viewing. According to the map, many counties in

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