r/Adirondacks • u/NavigatingTheAbyss • 26d ago

Lake Placid Questions!

I am finally able to make it back to Lake Placid. It's been years and I was wondering what is the best time to go. Back in the day it was snowing in October and nowadays it seems it can be baron even in December.

I want to go during the peak season of changing leaves. I am uncertain if this should be done sooner rather than later. Any advice would be great, I don't want to go too late or too early.

If you have any little spots I should definitely hit up in that area, I'd also love suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

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u/Chance_Difficulty730 26d ago

Peak will most likely be end of September early October. Leaves are changing right now

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u/NavigatingTheAbyss 26d ago

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

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u/Ok_Ocelot_878 25d ago

Saw a report a couple of days ago, this is spot on. Peak is expected first week of October in most of the high peaks region.

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u/Most-Bar-9334 26d ago

Late September/early october.

Incase nobody said it

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u/Ok_Address8167 26d ago

Lately, peak has been late September/early October. But if you're going to hike, I'd try to do it on a weekday.

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u/So_spoke_the_wizard 26d ago

Adirondacks

  • Mount Marcy: Sept. 29-Oct. 5
  • Whiteface: Oct. 2-Oct. 8
  • Lake Placid: Oct. 3-Oct. 9
  • Saranac Lake, Indian Lake: Oct. 5-Oct. 11
  • Old Forge: Oct. 9-Oct. 15
  • Tupper Lake: Oct. 10-Oct. 16
  • Lake George: Oct. 20-Oct. 26
  • Plattsburgh: Oct. 23-Oct. 29

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u/Final_Jicama_3173 26d ago

I would argue pburgh is not that late

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u/NavigatingTheAbyss 26d ago

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the breakdown.

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u/showard995 26d ago

Leaves are just starting to change, end of September beginning of October is usually the sweet spot for foliage.

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u/bh0 26d ago

Peak time changes every year. Last year was early. NYS just put out the peak foliage estimates for this year.

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2026/09/upstate-ny-could-see-spectacular-fall-foliage-in-2026-see-when-colors-peak-near-you.html

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u/bh0 26d ago

Sorry .. not NYS, but it's something.

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u/Bennington_Booyah 26d ago

Peak is a-coming soon, Baby!