Fall Color Report on the North Shore and Gunflint Trail | 2026 | Updated weekly

It's official, the fall color watch is underway! Temps are dropping, dew is in the air, and the fall colors are starting to occur. Tune in weekly to see the highlights from the week summarized right here. 

Of course, you can always check out our social media feeds for more or check out the MN DNR's Fall Color Map to see where we are in the season. 

Find additional fall planning tips and content on our Current Conditions: Fall Colors page. 

Week of September 7-11, 2026:

We’ve only just begun. This past week has started to feel autumnal. Evenings and mornings are cool, the morning dew has arrived and a few ambitious trees are starting to pop!
The summer green is waning and you can see the underlying brilliance of the next shade on the distant hillsides. It’s a good time to finish making your fall adventure plans, because peak is on the horizon soon.
All photos posted are from the past 24-hours in the Lutsen area.

 

 

 

 

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