Fall-tastic views await
Your perfect fall getaway
In Lake Placid, fall isn’t just a season, it's a world of perfect adventures and natural beauty. Lake Placid has endless ways to enjoy active outdoor adventures, like mountain biking, paddling, and hiking, all amid the vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges of fall foliage. There's also playful competition on the golf course with the towering High Peaks as your backdrop or another kind of drive: the scenic variety.


Fall in Lake Placid is abuzz with events and activities.
The annual Flaming Leaves Festival celebrates all things fall with live music, decadent goodies, and stunning views at the Olympic Jumping Complex. When you're not busy sipping Oktoberfest drinks or scaling Mt. Van Hoevenberg's scenic hiking trail, head into town for some pumpkin spice goodness and feast on the local harvests of Lake Placid’s Main Street.


Relax in a natural wonderland
The cozy calm of late fall is perfect for a relaxing stay in Lake Placid. Although the leaves have fallen, the festivities never stop. For a tranquil fall trip paired with all the season’s fun, enjoy relaxing days spent visiting attractions like the Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway, attend a film festival, or indulge in a peaceful trail hike, free from the hustle of “peak week.” From peak-foliage to pre-winter, Lake Placid is perfect for fall getaways!
As the leaves change, Lake Placid transforms into an autumnal escape, with weather and scenery perfect for enjoying the amazing scenery, everywhere you look.

Explore these 10 adventurous ways to see fall colors!

Check out Lake Placid's mountain biking trails.
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Fall in Lake Placid

Dive into fall sports, or dip into flavor at Oktoberfest!

Try a little bit of everything this autumn in Lake Placid.
Frequently Asked Questions
All around you! Fall in Lake Placid is bursting with color. A few of our favorite spots: the soaring Olympic Jumping Complex, the relaxed miles of the Adirondack Rail Trail, walking around Mirror Lake, and the John Brown Farm.
It can vary, but your best time to see the leaves at their peak is the last week of September. Keep an eye on our Foliage Report for the latest updates!
We think it's perfect, and it truly hits that sweet spot of cooler temps, low humidity, and sunny days. This is the time to bring out your favorite sweaters, layer those comfy fall flannels, and bring a raincoat, just in case!

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