PoconosOutdoors.com Fall Foliage Report – PEAK SEASON – October 2026 – Week 2

🍂 Week 2 October 2026 – October 8–14

Date: October 06, 2026, Location: White Haven, PA – Lehigh Gorge / Poconos Region

Status: Peak Color in Central Poconos / Lehigh Gorge

By the second week of October, the central Poconos and Lehigh Gorge typically hit full peak color, with hillsides exploding in reds, oranges, and golds. Pocono Record’s past forecasts and PMVB’s map consistently place this window as top‑tier viewing for the region.

Color Levels

• Northern Poconos: PEAK SEASON beautiful, 85–100% color if full form
• Central Poconos / Lehigh Gorge: 75–90% PEAK Spots Scattered throughout
• Southern Poconos / Jim Thorpe / Lehighton: 50–70% and building

Best Spots This Week

• Rockport → Jim Thorpe rail trail and river corridor
• Overlooks above Mauch Chunk Lake
• Scenic drives into Carbon and Monroe Counties

This is the classic “postcard” week—perfect for photography, biking, rafting, and multi‑sport combos. Peak weeks fill fast. Book biking, rafting, or assisted camping at PoconosOutdoors.com or call 570‑899‑0400.

Fall Foliage Report Information Resources:

DCNR Fall Foliage Reports

Penn Woods Fall Foliage Report

Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Report

🌲 Enjoy the Great Pocono Outdoors!

Try our Poconos Biking with Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, or Tubing Combo Tours on the Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe, PA. Or explore hiking trails, disc golf at Hickory Run State Park, and our VIP bike shuttle services.

For more adventure options, visit the Pocono Fun page.

The Good Word:

“Lord, when doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil thank you for the quiet and renewed hope I have in you.”

AMEN…

You should try out, Poconos Biking with Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking or Tubing Combo Tours, on the Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe, PA. You can also go sight see all the cool hiking trails or play disc golf at Hickory Run State Park!  For more information about these types of tours check out our Pocono Fun page.

If you want to learn more about; Poconos Biking Specials, the Lehigh Gorge Trail or logistics behind the Glen Summit, Rockport or Jim Thorpe VIP Bike Shuttle Service we have all the answers!

For the more adventurous, you can explore other White Haven, Poconos area mountain bike trails with awesome mountaintop climbs leading to bomber single track downhills. Just give us a call to schedule a private VIP guided mountain biking tour!

Cancellation and Reservation Policies are found here: FAQ – Most Frequently Asked Questions.

Trips run rain or shine. No cancellations or refunds without purchasing Vacation Protection during the booking process.

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