🍂 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:
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.