This State Park Famous for Its 'Lost' Trees Is the Best Place to See Fall Foliage in Texas-and Peak Colors Last Into November

"But there's one corner of the Lone Star State that's famous for its stunning fall colors. If you're the type of traveler who plans fall trips around the changing leaves-maybe you even obsessively monitor the annual fall foliage map-you know it's important to approach the season with a game plan. The peak of the autumn colors arrives and departs very quickly, and the exact timing depends on a number of factors."

"However, the deciduous tree is actually native to Texas, and measures up to 50 feet tall. Bigtooth maples are usually found near water (either a river, stream, or seep) in the shaded canyons of the Hill Country, the mountains of the Trans-Pecos region, and the Edwards Plateau. Come fall, these leaves turn orange, red, and yellow, creating quite a show for visitors of Lost Maples State Natural Area."

Lost Maples State Natural Area, located north of Vanderpool, Texas, is famous for Uvalde bigtooth maples that reach up to 50 feet tall and turn orange, red, and yellow in fall. Bigtooth maples grow in shaded canyons near water across the Hill Country, Trans-Pecos mountains, and Edwards Plateau, creating a striking contrast with the region's dominant ashe juniper. The park's peak foliage typically arrives in mid to late November, offering a later leaf-peeping opportunity farther south. Fall weekends attract many visitors; parking and capacity limits can lead to closures, so reserving a day pass online or by phone is recommended.

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