The Forks, Maine Fall Foliage Report
Fall is an amazing time of year in Maine – and whether you’re aiming to take a leaf peeping day trip for craft beer and lunch, or looking for an overnight adventure (yep, we’ve got cabins), we’re here to let you know exactly what the foliage is doing here in The Forks! So, every week starting in mid September until mid-October, our team will be flying high to get you a bird’s eye view of the changing colors in The Forks area for your Forks Area, Maine Fall Foliage Report. Generally, we see peak foliage sometime between the last week of September and first week of October. This is perfect timing for our Last Blast on the Dead River, or a fun fall ATV trip! If you’re looking for more to do, check out our TOP 5 things to do in The Forks in the fall!
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The Forks, Maine Fall Foliage Report 2025
Weekly Photo, October 2, 2025
Weekly Report, Week of October 6th, 2025:
It’s Week 5 of our Weekly Foliage Report for The Forks, Maine, and we are officially in peak foliage conditions according to the Maine State Foliage Report! Here’s a shot from last weekend on the Dead River–
Based on the state foliage map (see below), we are experiencing peak color change (70-100%) with moderate to high leaf drop. This weekend will be a great time to take a drive up Route 201 to the Kennebec River Brewery, and hop on the ATV trails — or on the Kennebec River for our LAST trips of the year!
Photo Source: Maine.Gov, Maine Foliage Report
Want to see more? The Maine Foliage Report, published weekly, gives you the full run down of the color change across the entire state.
Need some ideas on how to see the colors? We’ve got a few in mind!
- Relax in a cabin in the woods, steps away from a craft brewery and restaurant..oh, and an outdoor hot tub!
- Whitewater rafting on the Kennebec River!
- Last Blast on the Dead River, October 4th!
- ROAD TRIP! Check out the Maine Beer Trail and go for a brew tour, or just stop by our resort for lunch on your way through.
- Fly fishing through the Kennebec River gorge is the MOST unique fishing trip offered in our area!
- Take a hike! Into Moxie Falls, up Mosquito Mountain, or along the river on the FAST trail!
- Trailer up your ATV and cruise to Moosehead Lake!
Last Blast on the Dead River, October 5th, 2024
Peak foliage from the peak of Mosquito Mountain, October 2nd, 2023
Photo date: October 7, 2018
Photo Location: Dead River
Cred: Brandi Barnett
When do you expect peak foliage in The Forks, Maine?
Each year, we expect to see peak foliage conditions around the first week of October. This year- it may come early! Thankfully, the colors don’t come and go TOO quick, and we usually still see some colors into the middle of October. If you’re looking to book a fall getaway, give us a call or book online!