Edge of the Wilderness
At a glance
48 miles of road between 1,286 and 1,519 ft.
Color is earliest near mile 28, around Sep 28, and latest near mile 2, around Oct 3.
Peak color 2026 (Estimate)
Each area's predicted peak window. The date doesn't change this view.
The predicted color stage on the selected date, modelled from years of fall color records. A forecast, not a live observation.When each area's color is predicted to peak this season. The date doesn't change this view.
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Peak Timing Along the Route
Each date is the median peak of the trees that turn colour within 1,640 ft of the road, over about 2.5 miles of it. Hover for elevation and predicted peak date.
Sep 27 (earliest)Oct 6 (latest)
Elevation 1,286–1,519 ft over 48 miles · 65 sample points dated
The northwoods turn brilliant with red sugar maples, bronze oak trees, and glowing gold aspen.