Where to see the Best Fall Foliage in the Adirondacks.
Peak foliage across the Adirondack Park’s 6 million acres.
It’s the sixth week of fall foliage or leaf-gazing season in the Adirondacks. According to the latest I Love New York Fall Foliage Report, there are still great places to see spectacular autumn colors.
The weather report predicts another sunny weekend (although anything can change in the ADK), and there are plenty of fun things to do. Plus, the full moon on Thursday, October 17, will still shine brightly all weekend, making for beautiful autumn nights.
The Lake Champlain Region and Adirondack Coast fall foliage nearing or at peak conditions.
Plattsburgh reports that their leaves are now fully transitioned, and it’s peak foliage time. They are observing an abundance of yellows and oranges.
Nearly 85% of the foliage in the Crown Point area has changed to autumn colors, with yellow, gold and orange shades, along with a few dabs of red.
In Ticonderoga, expect 90% to peak fall colors, with muted-to-average shades of orange and yellow and hints of red and purple.
Photo of Hatch Point on Lake Champlain by Eric Adsit, courtesy AdirondacksUSA.com (ROOST)
Expect beautiful fall foliage in the Lake George area and Southern Woodlands.
The foliage surrounding Lake George, The Queen of American Lakes, is 70% changed to bright seasonal colors. It will be a fantastic weekend for Oktoberfest at Adirondack Brewery.
In Queensbury near Glens Falls, observers report a 95% change by the weekend, perfect conditions for
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Tri-Lakes and High Peaks towns and villages have transitioned to gorgeous fall colors.
The leaves in Lake Placid are now 100% transitioning to fall hues, and some are just past-peak. Expect to see scarlets and golds with muted yellows. In the nearby Wilmington area around Whiteface Mountain, leaf spotters report a 90% to 100% change with a beautiful mix of fall colors.
Tupper Lake reports they are at 100% transition with some past-peak foliage. Visitors can expect to see “canary, goldenrod, russet, mahogany, pumpkin, and sporadic paprika and burgundy leaves of slightly above average brilliance.”
Way up north in Malone, 80% of the foliage has changed to bright red, purple, yellow and orange hues. This should provide a stunning backdrop for the Spooky Strides family fun run/walk on Saturday, October 19, to benefit Hospice of the North Country.
Osgood River is a popular spot for paddling in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondacks. Photo courtesy AdirondacksUSA.com (ROOST)
Visit the Central Adirondacks to see leaves at their peak and beyond.
Leaf Spotters at Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center in Benson informs us that the leaves are 100% changed, and past-peak hues abound with small bursts of muted yellow and orange leaves.
In Long Lake, expect to see the foliage at 95% transition, with some leaves past their peak. Expect muted oranges and yellows.
Newcomb reports 100% change and past peak fall color of mostly muted yellows.
Lowville’s leaf patrol observes a 100% transition to seasonal hues.
Information provided by the I Love NY Fall Foliage Report, New York Department of Economic Development
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