🍁 Week 5 October 2026 – October 29–November 4
Date: October 27, 2026, Location: White Haven, PA – Lehigh Gorge / Poconos Region
Status: End of Season – Pockets of Color, Bare Ridges, Quiet Trails
By the end of October and into early November, most of the Poconos has moved past peak, but there are still pockets of color in protected valleys, wetlands, and oak stands. DCNR’s reports usually classify this period as “late season” for Northeast PA.

What to Expect
- Bare ridges with remaining color in lowlands
- Strong oak and beech tones in sheltered areas
- Crisp air, quiet trails, and minimal crowds
Best Late‑Season Activities
- Hiking & photography in valley forests
- Cool‑weather biking on the Lehigh Gorge Trail
- End‑of‑season rafting on mild, scenic runs

This is the reflective, peaceful phase of foliage season—perfect for guests who love solitude, cool air, and the last glow of autumn before winter sets in. Book biking, disc golf, 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.
























We have conducted an authentic study on the benefit of biking on the trail and its effect on your cardiovascular system. By using a polar heart rate monitor on myself while gauging heart rate on the trail, we were able to analyze pre (101 bpm) & post (118 bpm) heart rates, at normal/resting (64 bpm) and interval heart rates and compare those to average ranges for a baseline. A heart rate of about 60-70% of your maximum is the best range for fat burning. This is known as “The fat burning zone” because of the rate that fat is optimized and endurance is built. For example, if you are a new biker that is looking to shed some pounds, your body would rely more on utilizing fat as a fuel source as compared to avid mountain bikers. Since they tend to move at a faster pace, carbohydrates are now being expended because they provide the body with more immediate energy that meets the demand required.


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