Fall Foliage

The Moosehead region puts on one of New England's great autumn shows, with peak color typically from late September into mid-October (often around October 6–13). Drive the Moosehead Lake Scenic Byway (Route 15 through Jackman, Rockwood, Greenville, and Kokadjo), or take it in on foot at Gulf Hagas, 'Maine's Grand Canyon,' the 90-foot Moxie Falls, or up Mt. Kineo, whose summit fire tower opens onto the lake in full color.

For a once-in-a-lifetime view, a seaplane tour over the blazing canopy is hard to beat, and moose are especially active this time of year.

Local resources

• Moosehead Lake Scenic BywayRoute 15, GreenvilleScenic Route 15 from Jackman through Greenville to Kokadjo.
• Hike Mt. KineoMount Kineo, RockwoodCliff-top trails and a summit fire tower with sweeping views of the fall color.
• Gulf HagasKatahdin Iron Works Rd, BrownvilleSlate river canyon, the Grand Canyon of Maine, in the 100-Mile Wilderness.
• Moxie FallsMoxie Pond Rd, West ForksOne of Maine's tallest waterfalls, a roughly 90-foot drop via an easy trail.

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