Fall in the Poconos: The Perfect Season to Slow Down and Take It All In

Summer has slipped away, and since the fall equinox, the Pocono Mountains has transformed into a masterpiece of color. While the region is a year-round destination, many locals will tell you — nothing compares to autumn in the mountains.

Pennsylvania is routinely ranked among the best states in the country for fall foliage, and the Poconos deliver on that reputation year after year. From the fiery reds of the maples to the golden yellows of the birch and oak, the landscape comes alive in every direction.

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or returning to your vacation home in the mountains, there’s no shortage of ways to savor the season before winter sets in:

• Hike or Bike through the trails of Hickory Run, Lehigh Gorge, Nescopeck, or Beltzville State Park.
• Take a Scenic Drive — grab a hot coffee, roll down the windows, and follow the winding backroads as the colors surround you.
• Relax on the Porch — sometimes the best view is the one right outside your door.

There’s something about fall in the Poconos — the crisp air, the quiet roads, the scent of woodsmoke and pine — that makes you slow down and truly be here. Whether you’re leaf-peeping, exploring, or just unwinding, the message is the same: You just have to get here. We can help with that.