Autumn’s Breathtaking Beauty on Display in the Adirondacks
Looking for the best fall foliage in the Adirondacks right now? We’ve got you covered.
This week’s I Love New York Fall Foliage Report is out, telling us where to find the best places to see the fall foliage in the Adirondack Park this week.
We took a quick trip to Martha’s Vineyard for a long weekend, but couldn’t wait to get back to the Adirondacks to enjoy the spectacular fall leaves.
Planning a trip for some leaf peeping? Check out our round-up of fall festivals and events to make travel planning easier.
See fall foliage at its peak in Tri-Lakes and High Peaks towns and villages.
According to I Love NY’s October 1 Fall Foliage Report, Saranac Lake’s leaf spotters anticipate a 75% transformation this week, featuring vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow throughout the area.
Scouts expect 80% of the leaves in Tupper Lake and Mt. Arab to have changed color by the weekend, with leaves ranging from muted to average in color, featuring shades of saffron, turmeric, yam, curry, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, eggplant, buttercup, caramel, and vermilion, along with some spots of chili pepper-colored foliage. I guess someone’s been using their Thesaurus to report on foliage conditions.
Photo courtesy TupperLake.com (ROOST).
Way up north in Malone, the fall foliage patrol reports 70% change over, with mostly muted orange leaves with a few bursts of yellow and red.
This weekend marks the peak leaf season near Wilmington and Whiteface Mountain. Leaf scouts report nearly 100% color change and optimal conditions, showcasing spectacular autumn hues.
In the area surrounding the mountain, expect to see about 95% change, featuring muted to average oranges, rusty reds, and deep reds. While some hillsides have already reached their peak and are starting to fade, trees along the riverside in the valleys are still undergoing their transformation.
Visitors to Lake Placid can anticipate more than 95% transition in leaf color, with peak shades of bright orange and crimson, plus deep, blazing reds and yellows.
Fall colors continue to evolve in the Lake Champlain Region and the Adirondack Coast.
Spotters in Crown Point estimate a 45% metamorphosis to fall colors, with patches of muted rusty-brown leaves, golden yellows, and some dark red leaves.
Reports indicate that visitors to the Ticonderoga area can expect a 35% transition to average to bright seasonal shades, accompanied by some dark browns and even a few bare trees.
Beautiful fall foliage at Great Camp Sagamore near Raquette Lake. Photo by ADK Taste.
Incredible fall color on display in the Central Adirondacks’ autumnal plumage is on display.
The Leaf Patrol in Lake Pleasant reports that the transition to fall colors is at 95%, with gold, yellow, rust, and some red leaves. Lapland Lakes Nordic Vacation Resort in Benson is at 100% peak transition (and possibly some past peak) by the weekend, with all the usual fall shades.
In Newcomb, observers report a 100% foliage change, characterized by very bright red and orange leaves, with hints of yellow.
I Love NY’s leaf spotters in Old Forge predict a 90% foliage transformation, with yellows, golds, oranges, and some scattered reds.
The Lake George Region and Southern Foothills are starting to transition.
In Warren County around Lake George, spotters expect about 25% transition, with a mix of fall hues. Reports from Queensbury note approximately 50% of the foliage has changed, with mostly yellow and orange leaves
Fall foliage will be on display in Warrensburg, NY, near Lake George, for this weekend’s World’s Largest Garage Sale.
Check back with us next week when we bring the next foliage report. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to get the latest news.
How does New York State know where the best fall foliage is?
I LOVE NY, a division of New York State’s Department of Economic Development, gathers reports from over 90 volunteer field observers.
Using these observations, they prepare a report on expected foliage color conditions for the upcoming weekend.
Reports are issued every Wednesday afternoon. I LOVE NY defines "peak" as the period when the foliage displays its best overall appearance during the season, considering factors such as color transition, brilliance, and leaf drop.
Source: I Love NY Fall Foliage Report, New York Department of Economic Development
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