Lynd Fruit Farm

Farm · Ohio

Four generations of the Lynd family have farmed this 300-plus-acre spread in Pataskala since 1919, growing apples, peaches, and pumpkins. Fall brings U-pick orchards, a corn maze, and a market stocked with fresh cider and doughnuts, a central Ohio harvest fixture since before the Depression.

Best for: U-pick orchard and corn maze

Don’t miss

  • Family-run since 1919
  • U-pick apples and pumpkins
  • corn maze and cider doughnuts
2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 14–October 18

Color builds from October 7 · mostly bare by November 7

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

Sampled at Lynd Fruit Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (371 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 Lynd Fruit Farm

You get about 18 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 25. At 1,217 ft, it turns before the lower ground nearby.

It sits inside Columbus, so you can fit it into an afternoon.

Lynd Fruit Farm 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 Lynd Fruit Farm peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 14–October 18 (best estimate October 16). Color starts around October 7 and is mostly bare by November 7.
How do I get to Lynd Fruit Farm?
The closest city is Columbus, about 19 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Ohio's fall lineup.

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