onX Reveals Top National Parks for Peak Fall Views
By analyzing the platform’s deciduous tree distribution, recreation, and satellite imagery data, onX showcases the best places to experience fall foliage.
Today, onX, a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation, has revealed the top 9 national parks with the best opportunities to enjoy this year’s fall foliage. Using their “Deciduous Tree Layer” in the onX Hunt app, onX identified the national parks with the highest density of trees with color changing potential. From oak and maple to hickory and birch, onX has unveiled not only where to see the best leaves, but which trees you can expect to see during your adventures. Overlaying that with their recreation data, onX highlighted the locations with the most trail miles for leaf peepers and national park lovers alike to take in the views this fall.
Using frequently updated satellite imagery, which is available in the Recent Imagery feature across their suite of applications, onX also identified the timeframe in which each park experienced peak fall colors in 2023 – aiding outdoor enthusiasts with timing data for their upcoming fall excursions.
“As autumn descends, there’s no better time to visit our national parks. From our nation’s newest national park, New River Gorge, to one of America’s most iconic places, the Great Smoky Mountains, the vibrant foliage, crisp air, and serene landscapes create an unparalleled experience. Whether you’re catching the reds and yellows from Acadia’s Cadillac Peak, or catching a ferry to Isle Royale, this season showcases our parks at their most picturesque,” said onX Senior Director of Geospatial, Brian Riordan. “Through analyzing our industry-leading data, we are thrilled to help guide fall enthusiasts to the peak of nature’s vibrant display at national parks nationwide, ensuring every moment is a perfect splash of autumn brilliance.”
The top 9 National Parks with the best opportunities to experience peak fall are as follows:
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina & Tennessee
- Trail Mileage: 1025 miles
- Tree Types: Oak, Maple, Beech, Hickory, Birch
- 2023 Peak Fall Dates: Oct 16-30
- Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
- Trail Mileage: 664 miles
- Tree Types: Oak, Maple, Birch, Ash
- 2023 Peak Fall Dates: Oct 16-30
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
- Trail Mileage: 311 miles
- Tree Types: Oak, Hickory, Maple, Beech, Aspen
- 2023 Peak Fall Dates: Oct 16-30
- Acadia National Park, Maine
- Trail Mileage: 186 miles
- Tree Types: Oak, Maple, Birch, Aspen
- 2023 Peak Fall Dates: Oct 16-30
- Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
- Trail Mileage: 186 miles
- Tree Types: Aspen, Birch, Beech, Elm, Ash, Cottonwood, Oak
- 2023 Peak Fall Dates: Oct 2-30
- Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota
- Trail Mileage: 157 miles
- Tree Types: Aspen, Birch, Maple
- 2023 Peak Fall Dates: Oct 16-30
- Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
- Trail Mileage: 76 miles
- Tree Types: Oak, Ash
- 2023 Peak Fall Dates: Oct 16-30
- New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia
- Trail Mileage: 73 miles
- Tree Types: Oak
- 2023 Peak Fall Dates: Oct 16-November 13
- Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana
- Trail Mileage: 13 miles
- Tree Types: Oak, Ash, Maple, Beech
- 2023 Peak Fall Dates: Oct 16-30
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About onX
Founded in 2009, onX is a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation, developing software that helps inform, inspire, and empower outdoor recreationists. onX Hunt, onX Offroad, onX Backcountry, and onX Fish (Minnesota) make up the company’s suite of apps and are built by explorers for explorers. Because off-the-beaten-path experiences are at the heart of what onX does, the company also leads initiatives to protect and expand access to public land. Since 2018, onX has worked with various partners to secure and improve public land access through direct funding and by supporting key legislation with data analysis and research. Learn more: https://www.onxmaps.com/about