Fall Foliage in St. Lawrence County

Driving, hiking, biking, canoeing, or any other means of transportation will bring you up close and personal to the beauty of the fall season. There is no set time for the peak of the foliage season, nature determines the best time. But the North Country compensates for seasonal differences with its different elevations. The higher elevations in the southern portion of the county kick off the season in late September. The lower elevations along the St. Lawrence generally peak around the Columbus Day (Canada’s Thanksgiving) the second week in October. Whether you visit early or late there will be color somewhere worth viewing.

 ST.  LAWRENCE COUNTY FALL FOLIAGE REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 29-30

Percentage of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend:

Adirondacks (Piercefield area) 40%
St Lawrence Valley area (rest of St. Lawrence County) 20%
 
Brilliance:  Average
 
Predominating colors:
Adirondacks (Piercefield area) orange, yellow, and red. Spots between Star Lake and Piercefield are near peak, some spots are just beginning and some spots are already at peak.
In the St. Lawrence Valley area, still green, seeing some yellow and orange, starting to see a few reds.

 Rating:  midpoint to near peak.

 

 

Some of the best look-outs:

Wilkenson Point, Route 12 between Morristown and Schermerhorn Landing. This pull off area has great scenic views up and down the river and across to Canada.

From White Hill Road in Parishville picturesque views of the St. Lawrence River Valley and vibrant colors of the Adirondacks.

Waterman Hill on Route 68 between Pierrepont and Canton… the view overlook the village of Canton. Breath-taking view any time of the year.. and amazing star-gazing.