Maine Fall Foliage Map: Track Peak Color in Real Time

Who is up for some leaf peepin'?

Autumn is officially here, and that means the beauty of Maine will be front and center, before a long and dreary Winter punches us all in the gut.

Fall in Maine is something special. The leaves turn bright red, orange, and yellow, and the whole state lights up with color.

Whether you're walking through the woods, driving along the coast, or just looking out your window, it feels like you're in a postcard. The air is crisp, the views are stunning, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the season. There’s really no better place to see fall than right here in Maine.

You can track Maine’s leaf-peeping season through the official Maine foliage site .

The site provides weekly updates on the progression of fall colors across different regions.

By checking it regularly, you can time your visit to see the most vibrant colors and plan those amazing, scenic drives accordingly.

Maine's state parks, mountains, farms and the coast are the ideal setting for fall leaf peeping. Where are the best places to see the most amazing fall colors? So glad you asked!

• Southern Maine - Mid-Coast and South Coastal Maine, including Rockland, Camden, Portland, Kennebunkport and Kittery
• Eastern & Downeast Maine- Includes Houlton, Millinocket, Calais, Machias, Bar Harbor and Penobscot Bay
• Central Maine- Central and Southwestern Maine, including Bangor, August, and Fryeburg
• Western Maine- Western Mid-Maine, including Greenville, Rangeley, and Bethel
• Northern Maine- Fort Kent, Caribou and Presque Isle

In the fall, color will progress from north to south, Northern Maine is at or near peak conditions the last week of September, into the first week of October. Central, and the western mountains of Maine are at or near peak during Indigenous Peoples' Day week. Coastal and Southern Maine will reach peak or near peak conditions during mid-to-late October.