Fox-Tail Cider & Distillery
Cider mill · Hood River · Oregon
This Fruit Loop tasting room traces its orchard back to August Paasch, a German immigrant who planted the first apple trees here in the late 1800s. The current owners distill vodka and brandy alongside more than ten ciders on tap, and the patio looks out over the same rows he planted.
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Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13
Color builds from September 25 · mostly bare by October 29
Sampled at Fox-Tail Cider & Distillery’s own coordinates and elevation (195 m) rather than a regional average.
50 weather points cover Oregon, and the model shifts their answer 8 days later, which is what it takes to match 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com and explorefall.com. Oregon is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Fox-Tail Cider & Distillery
Good color holds through about October 19, giving you roughly 24 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 8 days earlier than the rest of Oregon. Height explains the gap, since this sits at 640 ft.
From Portland it is about 57 mi, close enough for a morning drive. It is open year-round, so color is the only thing to time.
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Frequently asked
- When does Fox-Tail Cider & Distillery peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 9–October 13 (best estimate October 11). Color starts around September 25 and is mostly bare by October 29.
- How do I get to Fox-Tail Cider & Distillery?
- Fox-Tail Cider & Distillery is in Hood River. The closest city is Portland, about 57 mi away. It's part of Oregon's fall lineup.
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