PoconosOutdoors.com Fall Foliage Report – PEAK SEASON – October 2026 – Week 3

🍁 Week 3 October 2026 – October 15–21

Date: October 13, 2026, Location: White Haven, PA – Lehigh Gorge / Poconos Region

Status: Peak Shifts South – Jim Thorpe & Southern Poconos

By mid‑October, peak color slides south into Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, and southern Monroe/Carbon counties, while northern areas begin to move past peak with more leaf drop.

Color Levels

• Northern Poconos: 60–80% color still vibrant, some bare branches
• Central Poconos / Lehigh Gorge: 85–100% color, PEAK SEASON
• Southern Poconos / Jim Thorpe: 75–90% PEAK Spots on top of Blue Mountain

Ideal Activities

• Jim Thorpe rail trail rides with full hillside color
• Whitewater rafting with golden banks and red ridges
• Camping & hiking in lower‑elevation forests

This is the best week for Jim Thorpe‑based adventures—especially for guests staying in town and exploring the gorge. Book biking, disc golf, 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:

“Thank you, Lord, that you are my constant companion. There is no need that you cannot fill…

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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