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34%Lake George Area
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100%Lake Placid Region
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75%Adirondack Coast
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60%Experience Our Adirondacks
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100%Adirondack Hub Region
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50%Always Franklin
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60%Adirondack Seaway
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20%Adirondacks Tug Hill
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90%Whiteface Region
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55%Lake Champlain Region
Hiking
Find trails from easy walks to mountain summits with sweeping foliage views.
Scenic Drives
Follow Adirondack roads and scenic byways through mountain passes, lakeside communities and changing forests.
Paddling
See fall color reflected across Adirondack lakes and rivers from a canoe or kayak.
Biking & Motorcycling
Explore quiet backroads, scenic byways and mountain routes during crisp autumn weather.
Adirondack Hiking Challenges
Are you up to a challenge? With more than 2,000 miles of scenic trails, there’s a hiking challenge for everyone at any level seeking to test their tenacity on the trails.
Fall Events & Harvest Season
Oktoberfests, harvest festivals, farm markets, apple picking, and more.
Where to Go for Fall Foliage in the Adirondacks
With six million acres to explore, fall looks a little different across the Adirondacks. Head north or into the higher elevations for earlier color, follow scenic roads through mountain communities, or plan a later-season trip around lakes, valleys and historic towns. Explore all 10 Adirondack regions to find the fall experience that fits your trip.
High Peaks & Mountain Country
Lake Placid Region | Whiteface Region | Adirondack Hub Region
Some of the Adirondacks’ most dramatic mountain scenery, with high-elevation foliage, iconic peaks, hiking trails, scenic drives and mountain communities.
Northern Adirondacks
Always Franklin | Adirondack Seaway | Adirondack Coast
Forests, waterways, scenic backroads and wide-open landscapes make northern New York an especially rewarding place to watch the season unfold.
Lakes, Valleys & Eastern Adirondacks Lakes & Valleys
Lake Champlain Region | Lake George Area
Follow fall color along Lake Champlain and through historic communities, or pair mountain and lake views with scenic drives, attractions and seasonal events around Lake George.
Wild & Western Adirondacks
Experience our Adirondacks | Adirondacks Tug Hill
Go deeper into the Adirondacks for quiet roads, forests, lakes and some of the region’s most uncrowded landscapes—ideal for a fall road trip or outdoor getaway.
Ausable Chasm
Often described as the Grand Canyon of the East, Ausable Chasm is, without doubt, breathtaking any time of year. Explore the Adventure Trail, scenic waterfall or mountain biking trails, and then drop by the gift shop, full of local crafts and items.
High Falls Gorge
With a half-mile waterfall walk along the Ausable River, Adirondack-inspired food at the River View Café, and lush forests, it's no wonder so many visitors put High Falls Gorge on their Adirondack bucket list.
Revolution Rail Co.
Open weekends through October, Revolution Rail Co. takes you on a two-hour rail bike tour covering 6 miles of remote railroad tracks through the stunning Adirondack countryside, under a canopy of colorful trees, and over the Hudson River. It's a fun, fall activity fitting of your best flannel.
Wild Walk at the Wild Center
Open through the fall, this tree-tops experience gives you a bird's eye view of Adirondack foliage. Stroll the walkways, catch a glimpse from the giant bird's nest, or suspend yourself above the forest floor in a huge "spider's" web. A fun and educational experience for all ages and abilities!
Fort Ticonderoga
Get lost in the Heroic Maze and find historic clues to guide you through the towering corn stalks or tackle the maze by moonlight! The annual Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival is full of autumn fun for the whole family from farm animal demonstrations to local food, wines, and cider tastings, plus activities to keep the kids busy all day.
Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
With stunning views of Blue Mountain Lake, journey through life in the Adirondacks, starting from its earliest settlers and progressing to modern day. Enjoy traditional pastimes like apple pressing, wagon and pony rides, and square dancing at the annual FallFest.
