Apple Hill Orchards

Orchard · Mansfield · Ohio

A working orchard between Columbus and Cleveland where you pick your own apples starting with Paula Reds in August and running into fall. The cider press is self-serve, you bottle what you make, and the apple doughnuts are why regulars keep coming back through Mansfield's harvest season.

Best for: Orchard picking between Columbus and Cleveland

Don’t miss

  • U-pick apples from August
  • Self-serve cider press
  • Apple doughnuts

Plan your visit

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 14–October 18

Color builds from October 6 · mostly bare by November 7

Color starts: October 6Peak: October 16Bare: November 7AugustDecember

Sampled at Apple Hill Orchards’s own coordinates and elevation (460 m) rather than a regional average.

22 weather points cover Ohio, and the model shifts their answer 1 day later, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 5 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to Apple Hill Orchards

The color window runs about 19 days, holding until around October 25. It sits at 1,509 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.

Figure about 57 mi from Columbus. Cleveland is about 72 mi out.

Apple Hill Orchards on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Ohio, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Frequently asked

When does Apple Hill Orchards peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 14–October 18 (best estimate October 16). Color starts around October 6 and is mostly bare by November 7.
How do I get to Apple Hill Orchards?
Apple Hill Orchards is in Mansfield. The closest city is Columbus, about 57 mi away. It's part of Ohio's fall lineup.

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