7 places to see fall foliage in Maine
There are few things more beautiful than a sea of orange, yellow, and red leaves—and, lucky for us, it’s hard to find a bad spot in Maine to take in this sight during the peak of fall.
Here are some of Maine’s best locations for leaf peeping, according to the state’s Office of Tourism.
View from Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway.
Rangeley Lake National Scenic Byway
Drive up Routes 4, 112, or 17 to see breathtaking views during peak foliage season. There are also many hiking trails along the lake.
A historic barn at Fort Kent.
Fort Kent
This “logging town” is home to the North Woods, the largest territory of undeveloped land east of the Mississippi River. It covers approximately 3.5 million acres.
Moosehead Lake.
Moosehead Lake
The largest lake in Maine—and the largest mountain lake in the eastern U.S.—is also a great place to see stunning fall foliage near the Longfellow Mountains in the Maine Highlands Region.
Mount Kineo.
Mount Kineo
Situated beside Moosehead Lake, this mountain has 360-degree views at the summit (after a bit of a precarious climb) thanks to an old fire tower that was converted into a viewing platform. There’s also a well-maintained golf course that sits at the base of the staggering 800-foot Rockwood cliffs.
Jordan Pond along the Acadia All American Road.
Acadia All-American Road
This 40-mile roadway provides a gorgeous scenic drive through one of Maine’s most beautiful—and visited—parks, Acadia National Park, and the Bar Harbor area.
Baxter State Park.
Baxter State Park
With more than 200,000 acres of wilderness, Baxter State Park, in Millinocket, has so many trees so as to create a sea of color, especially earlier in the foliage season. Its higher elevation in northern Maine will give you the most color sooner.
Camden Harbor.
Camden Hills State Park
This state park is a publicly owned recreation area overlooking Penobscot Bay, which means visitors can get a beautiful New England view of both fall foliage and boats docked along the bay in Camden.
To comment, please create a screen name in your profile
To comment, please verify your email address
Conversation
This discussion has ended. Please join elsewhere on Boston.com