Fall

Experience fall fun

The central Adirondacks contain vast swaths of wild forests, lakes, and ponds, as well as quaint towns and hamlets. The bright, delightful colors of fall add to the beauty and wonder that residents and visitors adore. With unique shops and restaurants, attractions, and all the water and land you could want to roam, the Adirondack Experience region has something for every type of leafy vacation. Make sure to keep up with the progression of autumn colors with the fall foliage report!

There's a multitude of ways to experience a fall-bulous autumn in the small towns and big outdoors of Hamilton County! With so much wilderness and miles and miles of tree-lined roads, a classic road trip is the ideal way to see the region’s epic fall foliage. To find stellar mountain-top views and learn a bit about the region's history, try climbing one or all of the seven historic fire towers in the Adirondack Experience region. Pretty all year round, these century-old sentinels are at their best in fall, when the mountains are awash in fiery color. Hike all seven mountains and earn a patch as a Hamilton County Fire Tower Challenge finisher!

A firetower at sunset during fall
A camper van at sunset during fall
A person rowing at canoe during fall
A bunch of pumpkins

Outdoor autumn adventures

Get outdoors and closer to the fiery colors all season long. From RVs to backpacking hammocks, the Adirondack Experience region has every type of camping. Keep the outdoor fun going on the water. From quiet ponds and bustling lakes to remote rivers dotted by beaver dams surrounded by the blaze of fall color, Hamilton County and its environs have a paddling adventure that is perfect for your family.

After your adventures in the wilderness, come back to town for some fall flavors and festivals. Indian Lake has the Great Adirondack Moose Festival, where you can compete against others for the best moose call, for more unique festivities, check out all the fall festivals found throughout Hamilton County!

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