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Letchworth State Park
Often called the "Grand Canyon of the East," providing dramatic views of its gorge and waterfalls surrounded by colorful leaves.
Forest Composition
Conditions & 5-Day Forecast
Field notes · 2026 estimate
When to see peak color at Letchworth State Park
Peak fall color is predicted around October 16. Plan for the strongest viewing window from October 11 to October 21.
The prediction comes from 14 years of fall color records at this spot, checked against what observers on the ground saw. Where state foliage spotters report peak (New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Missouri), it has landed inside our ±5-day window about two years in three. An unusual summer or autumn can still move it further. Explore fall color around Town of Mount Morris and across New York.
That is 1 day earlier than usual (October 17): the six weeks to October 6 ran 1.0°F cooler than the 2001–2025 average, and a cooler run before peak brings forward the color.
Nearby locales
Other places to see color near Letchworth State Park
2 to 3 hours
- Seneca Lake78 mi · 2 hr 3 minPeak: Oct 24Status: Early color
- Watkins Glen State Park78 mi · 2 hr 8 minPeak: Oct 18Status: Moderate color
- Pine Creek Gorge (PA Grand Canyon)111 mi · 2 hr 23 minPennsylvaniaPeak: Oct 17Status: Moderate color
- Finger Lakes100 mi · 2 hr 36 minPeak: Oct 22Status: Early color
- Cherry Springs State Park98 mi · 2 hr 42 minPennsylvaniaPeak: Oct 11Status: High color