Fall is in the air!
When you think of fall, the first thing that comes to mind is the beautiful combinations of colors in the soon to be falling leaves. Each leaf a different shade of orange, red and yellow can be found in the Adirondacks. The peak of the fall season is late September & early October when those vibrate colors are covering every mountain and valley through the entire Adirondack Park.
(Photo taken 9/29/25)
Week of September 29 - October 5, 2025
Percent changed: 90%
Predominant Colors: Yellows and golds, with plenty of orange and some red scattered throughout.
Brilliance: Average
Rating: PEAK!
(Photo taken 9/22/25)
Week of September 22 - 28, 2025
Percent changed: 60%
Predominant Colors: Orange and golds and reds are all prevalent! Autumn is in full bloom!
Brilliance: Average
Rating: Approaching peak
Comments: Rain and wind in the forecast may bring leaves down faster and shorten the show.
(Photo taken 9/15/25)
Week of September 15 - 21, 2025
Percent changed: 55%
Predominant Colors: Orange and golds are alive with reds starting to pop. Autumn is in full bloom along waterways and roads.
Brilliance: Average to Above Average
Rating: Mid point while quickly approaching peak
Predominating colors: Orange and golds are alive with reds starting to pop. Autumn is in full bloom along waterways and roads.
Comments: The foliage has transformed noticeably over the past week, and another big shift is on the way. With sunny days and crisp, cool nights ahead, conditions are perfect for producing vibrant autumn colors.
Week of September 8 - 14, 2025
Percent changed: 20%
Predominant Colors: Mostly green with pops of orange
Brilliance: Average
Rating: Just starting
Check back for more updates as the colors change.
If you are planning a trip this fall, now is the time to make reservations! Check out our Lodging page to see all of the beautiful places to stay in Old Forge & the surrounding areas. Old Forge, NY is right in the heart of the Adirondack Park, making it the perfect place to take in the beauty of Autumn and the clean crisp air. Here are some great spots for you to take in all of the beauty in Old Forge.
McCauley Mountain Chairlift
Take a scenic chairlift ride at McCauley Mountain and see all of the mountains around the Fulton Chain of Lakes.
Bald Mountain
The classic hike of Old Forge, if you haven’t done this in the fall you haven’t seen beauty!
Rocky Point
A brisk & easy hike to the summit giving you a view of the Fulton Chain of Lakes and all the beautiful foliage surrounding.
Moose River Plains
North of Old Forge, in Inlet, NY, view the plains surrounding the Moose River. A different view of leaf-peeping from the ground level.
