It’s Fall Foliage’s Peak Season in the Adirondacks
Want to know where the leaves are the most brilliant in the Adirondacks this week? We’ve got the full report.
If you want to see fall leaves in their autumn prime, this is a great weekend to be in the Adirondacks. The latest I Love NY Fall Foliage Report for October 11-17, 2023, is out, and it’s great news for anyone planning a trip to the Adirondacks to see the leaves this weekend.
And while you’re here, ADK Taste makes finding the best places to Stay, Shop, Eat, and things to Do in the ADK easy. We even put together a list of the fall events.
Peak foliage in Tri-Lakes and High Peaks towns and villages.
Lake Placid’s foliage observes report that the leaves there are almost entirely turned, with brilliant displays of deep reds, rich golden yellows and warm oranges.
Tupper Lake and Mt. Arab Leaf Scouts expect peak to just-past peak foliage with more than 90% change this week. Leaf peepers can see cinnamon, copper, honey, dandelion, pumpkin, saffron, magenta, cranberry, and vermillion-colored leaves of above-average brilliance. It’s the perfect environment for the OkTUPPERfest on October 14.
Spotters on leaf patrol in Saranac Lake report are reporting 100% leaf change, and about 50% of leaves have dropped, with primarily yellow leaves remaining on trees. Happy raking, Saranac Lakers!
Leaves are just past the mid-point of their change in the Lake Champlain Region and ADK coast.
Reports from scouts in Jay, Upper Jay, and Au Sable Forks suggest that the leaves have peaked or are near the end of their transition. They’ve observed mostly muted to average colors, with occasional pockets of errant reds, larger quantities of lingering yellows and oranges, and areas of browned leaves and bare trees.
In Crown Point, spotters at the Lake Champlain Visitors Center predict that the foliage is at the midpoint of change, with 50-70% transition. You can expect to see patches of russet, yellow-golds, and occasional oranges and reds.
Around Ticonderoga, the change has begun, and you can expect at least a 25% transition. Depending on the location, the stage of change ranges from midpoint to peak, and you can see shades of green, orange, and brown of varying brilliance. This is a great time to visit the Epic Corn maze at Fort Ticonderoga before it’s gone.
Great leaf peeping in the Lake George Region and Southern Foothills.
In Warren County, spotters in Lake George are predicting near-peak foliage with 75-85% change and a good mix of fall colors, including bright yellows, vibrant oranges and fiery reds, providing the perfect backdrop for the Annual Oktoberfest at Lake George’s Adirondack Brewery, Fall Festival Weekend at the 1,000 Acres Ranch in Stony Creek or Fall for Schroon Festival at nearby Schroon Lake.
Glens Falls and Queensbury observers predict 75% leaf change and near-peak foliage with a nice mix of bright yellow, red and orange leaves.
The western Adirondacks transition varies from north to south.
Sporters in the northwestern parts of the ADK around Malone predict peak foliage with bright red, orange, green and some yellow leaves.
Further south, Old Forge observers expect peak foliage with 85% change, bright shades of red and orange exploding, especially along lakes and waterways, and brilliant shades of gold and yellow illuminating the mountainsides.
Lowville’s Leaf Patrol reports that foliage will be past peak by the weekend with mostly muted orange leaves.
And while you’re out leaf-peeping, check out this weekend’s fantastic events. See our entire list of recommended things to do this weekend.
Check back with us next week when we bring the next foliage report. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to get the latest news.
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