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

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

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

Where to go leaf peeping in Tuscaloosa

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

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

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The Tuscaloosa River Walk

{2710 Jack Warner Parkway NE, Tuscaloosa}

We love walking along the river. The trail is paved, so it's great for walking, running, biking, and pet friendly. There is a playground along the trail, and you can enjoy paved trails on the Tuscaloosa and Northport sides of the Black Warrior River.

Lake Nicol

{4409 Lake Nicol Park Road, Tuscaloosa}

We love hiking around Lake Nicol. The foliage just pops!

Lake Lurleen

{13226 Lake Lurleen Rd, Coker}

Great hiking trails, beautiful Lake Lurleen, plus a beach front...this place is such a wonderful spot to make family memories. Photos along the lake are gorgeous in the fall.

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University of Alabama

{920 W. Paul Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa}

You can enjoy famous UA landmarks and fall foliage! Stop for a cup of coffee at PJ's of Tuscaloosa or Warm Cookies at Insomnia cookies, then walk around the Quad. Enjoy the woods Quad and sculptures. Take a family stroll down the walk of fame and snap photos with the coaches. Tusca is also a loved photo spot.