High view
Cadillac Mountain
Look across mixed forest toward the coast. Vehicle reservations can still be required through part of October; weather can erase the view.
Cadillac planning
Acadia fall foliage · Acadia in October
Fall Foliage Tracker
A seasonal planning page grounded in Maine’s official weekly report—not a promise that “peak” arrives on the same date every year.
Coastal color usually runs later.
Maine’s official guidance places coastal peak broadly in mid-to-late October. Weather changes the progression and leaf drop, so use the weekly state report near departure.
Reviewed October 10, 2026
Seasonal snapshot: the October 7 state report placed much of Maine at moderate to high color, with peak approaching coastal Maine over the October 10–12 weekend. This page is reviewed each foliage season.
Seasonal snapshot: the October 7 state report placed much of Maine at moderate to high color, with peak approaching coastal Maine over the October 10–12 weekend. This page is reviewed each foliage season.
Typical coast windowMid–late OctoberA planning range, never a guaranteed peak date.
Best official checkMaine weekly reportUse the latest zone update close to departure.
Road viewsPark Loop RoadMix shoreline evergreens with inland color.
Walkable colorCarriage roadsMaples, birch, granite, bridges, and lake edges.
Three ways to read the color.
Coast contrast
Park Loop Road
Use short walks rather than only windshield stops: Ocean Path, Jordan Pond, and Sieur de Monts each show a different forest edge.
Under the canopy
Carriage roads
Walk or ride through the color at a human pace. Wet leaves and short daylight still change footing and timing.
Peak is not a booking guarantee.
Wind and rain can accelerate leaf drop in a single storm. Build one flexible scenic day and check the dated report again before leaving.
When does fall foliage peak in Acadia?
Coastal Maine typically peaks in mid-to-late October, but the exact week shifts. Check Maine’s official weekly report rather than relying on a fixed date.
Is October a good time for Acadia?
Yes for color and cooler hiking, but transportation, dining, campgrounds, and visitor services close on different dates. Verify each service.