When Fall Leaves Will Peak In Gig Harbor And Where Best To See Them

Wondering when the color of fall leaves will peak in 2022 near Gig Harbor 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 in Gig Harbor!

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 Gig Harbor or another part of the country. Simply move the slider along the bottom to see when leaves are expected to reach peak color in Gig Harbor.

Where to go leaf peeping in Gig Harbor

While at Macaroni KID Gig Harbor we don't use scientific data to determine the best place to go in Gig Harbor to see fall leaves, we think we have pretty good intel!

Here are my family's top five places near Gig Harbor to go leaf-peeping:

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Sehmel Homestead Park

10123 78th Ave NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Details:

Sehmel Homestead Park has 98 acres of fun for the whole family. With 4 miles of well-maintained trails throughout the 76 acres of meadow, naturalistic pond, wetlands, and forest conservancy area, it’s a great location to spend some time admiring the various hues Autumn brings.

When you’re done exploring the trails, you can enjoy the myriad of other conveniences offered in the other 22 acres of Sehmel Homestead Park. Multiple sports fields and courts, a Boundless Playground, picnic shelters, well-kept bathrooms, and more make this a great place to spend the day with your family.

Hours: 7 AM - 8 PM

Dogs must be leashed at all times while on Sehmel Park Property.

You can print a map of the park, including the trails HERE.

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Harbor Family Park

6620 32nd Street NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Details:

Harbor Family Park is often overlooked as it doesn’t have the grand entrance or abundance of services. However, this 18.7 heavily-wooded acres of slender, primitive trails provide a peaceful environment to explore the beauty of nature and fall foliage.

Hours: 7 AM - 8 PM

Dogs must be leashed at all times while onHarbor Family Park property.

You can print a map of the park, including the trails HERE.

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Rocky Creek Conservation Area

13243-1441 Elgin Clifton Access Rd

Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Details: About 7 miles west of Purdy is a woodland treasure on the key peninsula. Rocky Creek Conservation Area consists of over 224 acres of park, open space, and conservation land, including over 3 miles of walking trails. In addition to vibrant fall foliage, a visitor will encounter Rocky Creek, Gee Creek, and wetlands to explore.

You can print a map of the park, including the trails HERE.