New England
Peak Perfection | How to Find Peak Foliage Color in New England
As the fall foliage display makes its spectacular journey from northern elevations to valleys and shorelines, these seven hot spots along the way will keep you in the thick of color.
By Yankee Magazine
Aug 09 2018
Photo Credit : Mark Windom/Stocksy
When it comes to fall foliage displays, New England is a rare smorgasbord: You can whet your appetite in the northern high elevations, feast on the color as it rolls down into the valleys, and come back for dessert along the southern shores. From late September all through October, gorgeous color is never far away—and in the following pages, you’ll discover some of our favorite places to hit the peak.
HOW TO FIND PEAK COLOR IN NEW ENGLAND
Early Peak (September 22–October 6, 2018)
- The Wild Heart of Autumn | New Hampshire’s Great North Woods
- Feasting Through the Foliage |Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
Middle Peak (September 29–October 13, 2018)
- Setting a Course for Color | Maine’s Upper Midcoast
- One Majestic Mountain | New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region
- College Towns to Fall For | Massachusetts’ Upper Pioneer Valley