It's time for fall foliage!

We've got our favorite fall sweaters ready, camera batteries charged, and our summer beach bodies are ready to give way to fresh apple pie and pumpkin everything. Fall in the Lake Placid area is radiant with bright colors, crisp, leafy fun, and seasonal flavors and activities. Check out the Foliage Report to keep an eye on the leaves and help you plan your trip!

 

 

2022 Fall Foliage Updates

October 18

  •   Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 100%
  •   Brilliance: Bright
  •   Predominating colors: Orange, yellows, a lot of reds.
  •   Rating: Past Peak
A red tree stands in a park with leaves falling to the ground.

October 11

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 100%
  • Brilliance: Very bright
  • Predominating colors: Orange, yellows, and a lot of reds!
  • Rating: Peak
Fall foliage on mountains viewed from above.

October 3

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 85%
  • Brillance: Brilliant
  • Predominating colors: A lot of golds and yellows!  
  • Rating: Peak

September 26

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 30%
  • Brillance: Average
  • Predominating colors: still green, reds popping in brightly, golds and yellows
  • Rating: Midpoint

September 12

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 10%
  • Brilliance: Average
  • Predominating colors: still green, touches of reds and yellows coming in
  • Rating: Just beginning
Looking down a hill to a lake with a small village around it.

 

 

A red tree stands in a park with leaves falling to the ground.
Fall foliage on mountains viewed from above.
Looking down a hill to a lake with a small village around it.
Fall from a mountain top
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Fall Foliage Season
The fall foliage season is the perfect balance of warm days and cool nights (dipping to the mid-30s to low-40s). These temperature changes start the vibrant color change we look for as autumn arrives in the High Peaks.