Leaf Peeping

Sebago Lake State Park
Rte. 302, Casco
Whether you’re in a motorized boat, canoe or kayak, you’ll be surrounded by the bright hues of fall. Put in from the state park or at Raymond Beach

Mt. Agamenticus
Mountain Road off Route 1, York
See Maine’s colors from on high. There are more than 100 miles of trails here for hikers and bikers and the summit is well worth the effort

Fryeburg Fair
Route 302, Fryeburg
This year’s fair runs from Oct. 3-10, while the leaves are doing their thing. From Fryeburg, you’re just minutes from North Conway and the start of the White Mountain National Forest, where the colorful trees will seem to go on forever.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Barters Island Road, Boothbay
Self-guided tours are available year-round and, in addition to the gardens, there are plenty of trails, included the wooded Shoreland Trail which leads to classic coastal water views — which include trees. (633-4333)

Emmons Preserve
57 Gravelly Brook Road, Kennebunkport
Right in the heart of K’Port, the preserve has a pair of short trails where you can enjoy the colors. Hike, bike, stay a while. (967-3465)

Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell Road, Pownal
Picnic, hike, bike and enjoy the incredible views from the summit. The woods are thick at the park, which means there could be too many colors to count.

Rangeley Lake
Route 4, Rangeley
The drive up Rtes. 11, 27 & 4 will be breathtaking during peak season. When you arrive, check out the views spanning across Rangeley Lake and along the many hiking trails.
Camden Hills State Park
280 Belfast Road, Camden
Climb either Mt. Battie or Mt. Megunticook for sweeping views of Camden, Penobscot Bay or the surrounding islands. If you aren’t into hiking, Mt. Battie offers an auto road where you can take in the colors of the surrounding hillsides.

Shawnee Peak
Mountain Road, Bridgton
Moose Pond sits at the base of the mountain. Hang near the water and look up at the leaves or make your way up (as high as you can get without a chair lift) and feast your eyes down yonder at the pond.

Acadia National Park
Route 233, Bar Harbor
Is there a more beautiful place in Maine, regardless of the season? In early October the drive will be well worth it for incredible views, sans tourists.