Foliage Report

Experience fall in the Adirondacks!

Fall may just be the best time to visit the heart of the Adirondacks. The days are warm, the nights are cool, and the dramatic autumn landscape creates the ideal backdrop for an Adirondack adventure to remember. The biggest question to ask is, what kind of adventure are you looking for? 

Top autumn adventure picks:

  • Leaf peeping is a must. When the autumn hues of reds, oranges, and yellows paint the Adirondack landscape, getting here is half of the fun. So on that note, we recommend you plan a few extra hours (or days) to tour your way through the scenic byways that lead you here. 
  • Take on the Hamilton County Fire Tower Challenge. Who doesn't love a good challenge? When it comes to finding the perfect fall challenge, few stack up to the rewarding quest of the Fire Tower Hiking Challenge
  • Get on the water. While fall may mean that swimming days are now behind us, it doesn't mean that there still isn't plenty of water fun to be had. Paddling, boating, and fishing on the ample supply of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams are some of the best ways to experience the vibrant reds and oranges as they reflect off of the cool blue waters.

2023 fall foliage reports

 

A foliage progression graphic indicating "past peak" foliage change

October 16, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 100%
  • Brilliance: average to dull
  • Predominating colors: a few reds and oranges remain; there are a few random trees still popping with bright colors but we have lost a large majority of our leaves
  • Rating: past peak

October 10, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 100%
  • Brilliance: average to dull
  • Predominating colors: a lot of the leaves have fallen from the rain and wind we have had, but the leaves that are left are a mix of muted oranges and reds
  • Rating: past peak

October 2, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 75-100%
  • Brilliance: average to bright
  • Predominating colors: lots of bright oranges and reds
  • Rating: near peak
A photo taken from elevation on Buck Mountain, showing significant leaf change
A VIEW OF FALL FOLIAGE AT BUCK MOUNTAIN - OCTOBER 2, 2023
A photo taken from elevation on Buck Mountain, showing significant leaf change
A VIEW OF FALL FOLIAGE AT OAK MOUNTAIN - OCTOBER 2, 2023

September 25, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 50%
  • Brilliance: average to bright
  • Predominating colors: lots of reds and oranges popping
  • Rating: mid-point
A view of fall foliage at Lewey Lake on Monday, September 25 2023
A view of fall foliage at Lewey Lake - September 25, 2023
A view of fall foliage at Lewey Lake on Monday, September 25 2023
A view of fall foliage at Lewey Lake - September 25, 2023

September 18, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 20%
  • Brilliance: average
  • Predominating colors: still a lot of green with reds and oranges beginning to make an appearance
  • Rating: just beginning

September 11, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 15%
  • Brilliance: average
  • Predominating colors: mostly still green, with some oranges and reds beginning to appear
  • Rating: just beginning

 

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