Wondering when the color of fall leaves will peak in 2023 near NW Columbus and Central Ohio and where best to see them?
David Angotti can tell you. He is a statistical expert and the co-founder of the site SmokyMountains.com. His love for weather, travel, technology, and the autumn season led him to begin developing a nationwide fall leaf map in 2013 after one Smoky Mountains visitor too many inquired with him when the leaves would be at their fall best.
What started as a fun side-project quickly became the most respected nationwide fall leaf map and one of the best fall resources in the country. Now, tens of millions of people use his map each year to plan everything from photography trips to weddings. But the most common users are simply people wondering when the leaves will peak near them, just like you're wondering when leaves will be at their best fall color around Columbus and Central Ohio!
While not an exact science, the predictive map uses a complex algorithm that carefully analyzes several million data points and outputs approximately 50,000 predictive data pieces to determine when leaves will peak in each part of the country.
Check out the map below to see when the leaves will peak near Columbus, Ohio or another part of the country. Simply move the slider along the bottom to see when leaves are expected to reach peak color in Columbus and Central Ohio.
Where to go leaf peeping in Columbus, Ohio
While at Macaroni KID NW Columbus we don't use scientific data to determine the best place to go in Columbus and Central Ohio to see fall leaves, we think we have pretty good intel!
Here are our readers' {YOU} family's top five places near Columbus and Central Ohio to go leaf-peeping:
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Blendon Woods Metro Park (thank you Amanda H. for the recommendation)
4265 E Dublin Granville Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Enjoy a drive through beautiful Blendon Woods this fall as the trees put on their Annual Autumn Extravaganza! The road will be open all the way through the park to the Daycamp area for your driving pleasure!
Starts: Friday, Sept 29 | Ends: When the leaves are down.
When: Regular park hours -- 630am-10pm until Sept 30 | 630am-8pm starting Oct 1
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Goodale Park (thank you to Molly K)
120 W. Goodale St. Columbus, OH 43215
Goodale Park is surrounded by Victorian Village, a cluster of homes with charming architectural features. The park's main attraction is its view of the Columbus skyline and the serenity offered alongside a scenic pond and the charm of the gazebo and of its historic park shelter. A walk through Goodale Park is a refreshing experience.
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Hocking Hills State Park
Logan, OH 43138
While I still lived in Pennsylvania, Hocking Hills was a favorite fall destination for a girls trip with my 6 besties. The hiking is an amazing way to see all the beauty, but another way is kayaking which is so much fun. Or just sipping your coffee on the deck of the cabin, and enjoying the beauty all around.
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Hoover Reservoir Park
701 Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
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IU Campus…Bloomington (thank you Robyn for the recommendation)
107 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405
