Fall foliage in Central Maryland are at peak and that includes most of the state, according to the latest Fall Foliage map from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Counties in Western Maryland are past peak while counties on the Eastern Shore are near peak.
Bob Schwartz, Watershed Forester for Maryland Forest Service in Washington and Frederick counties writes, “We’re certainly at peak color along South Mountain in Washington and Frederick counties, although the Hagerstown Valley lags behind. In the Hagerstown watershed forest, the sugar maple, sweet birch, and tulip poplar are positively glowing with the fine weather we’ve had. These less developed areas with more extensive shallow groundwater flow seem to be avoiding the lackluster color predicted due to the drought this summer.”
Grace Muller, Forester, Frederick City Watershed, Frederick County says, “This week is showing peak colors all across the mountain, at all elevations! Colors are vibrant and beautiful!” You can check out 11 great places for fall foliage in Montgomery County here.