Fall in the Adirondacks: Photos & Leaf Peeping Tips From a ADK Photographer

See fall in the Adirondacks with photos and leaf peeping tips from top ADK photographer Carl Heilman II! 

Carl gives his tips on when the best time is to discover fall foliage, and where you should go in the Adirondack Park:

"Fall colors are pretty much an elevation thing. Highest go first followed by the valleys and foothills. Typically colors start in the central High Peaks (Adk Loj area - 2000 to 3000 feet) around the last week of September and work out from there with nice overlap in a good season. Colors in Lake Placid / Keene Valley and other areas (1500 - 2000 feet) will generally be around the first week of October. Lower elevations toward the next week with latest being in the Champlain Valley / Lake George area near the third week of October or later - (100 to 1000 feet)."

Church Pond

This lovely photo was taken near Paul Smiths.

Ausable March Wildlife Management Area

Shown here is Ausable Point Campground where the Little Ausable River empties into Lake Champlain.

Arab Mountain Fire Tower

Here we see a stunning view from Arab Mountain Fire Tower, looking southeast toward Tupper Lake.

Mt. Jo

Check out this view of Algonquin and Heart Lake, taken from Mt. Jo.

Pharaoh Lake Wilderness

Pharaoh Lake in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness is gorgeous when viewed from Treadway Mountain!

Hadley Mountain

Hadley Mountain, a doable hike for older kids, boasts fantastic foliage.

Roaring Brook Falls

A waterfall surrounded by foliage? Yes, please!

Moose River

Moose River is just west of Old Forge.

For more fall foliage and gorgeous views of the Adirondacks, check out Carl's book Photographing the Adirondacks.

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