There are so many reasons to love fall in Kentucky. The humidity lifts, the temperatures fall a bit, and the green leaves slowly begin to change. As with most of this year, autumn may look and feel a little different than normal, but one thing will definitely remain the same. The leaves will still change color and Kentucky will be covered in a blanket of colorful fall foliage. If you’ve been wondering when the leaves will change color in Kentucky, you’ll want to check out this interactive fall foliage map that shows you how things will evolve over the upcoming weeks.

You know fall has arrived in Kentucky when the temperatures finally begin to drop and the first leaves float to the ground.
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It always seems to sneak up on us, so you may want to have an idea of when the leaves will change color in Kentucky, so you can take full advantage of this beautiful time of year.
Each year, the Smoky Mountains website shares an interactive fall foliage map that shows when each area of the country can expect to see fall colors.
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You'll want to head over and check the map out for yourself, but we've picked a few key dates to share for Kentucky. By the end of September, as shown above, far eastern Kentucky can expect to see some fall color in the trees.
As we move into mid-October, the entire state will see hues of red, orange, and yellow.
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This would be a great time of year to plan an outing in Kentucky to witness the fall colors.
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If you need some suggestions of where to see fall colors in Kentucky, we've linked a fun-filled fall road trip at the bottom of the article. Also, any of our state parks will be stunning throughout the month of October.
By October 26th, most of the state will be at peak or just past peak.
Smoky Mountains
This would be a great time to head west to Kentucky Lake or Land Between the Lakes to see the colors near peak in this area of our state.
And then just like that, right after Halloween around November 2nd, most of the colorful leaves will be finding their way to the ground.
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Get out those rakes and enjoy the weather, because winter is right around the corner.
And every once in awhile, these two seasons collide in late fall and we see both colorful fall foliage and snow.
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That's Kentucky weather for you! But there are still so many reasons to love fall in Kentucky, especially when the vibrant fall foliage is at its peak.

Fall in Kentucky is a beautiful time, thanks to the colorful foliage. If you want to plan a getaway to one of our many scenic parks, or you just want to know when the leaves will change color in Kentucky, then use this interactive fall foliage map and mark your calendar now. Is fall your favorite season in Kentucky? Where do you go to see fall foliage in our state? Let us know in the comments!

If you need a few ideas of where to see the fall colors in Kentucky, check out this road trip that’s ideal in autumn.

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