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ADK Photographer Carl Heilman II's Recommendations for Lake George Area Leaf Peeping

Renowned photographer Carl Heilman II shares his Lake George area leaf peeping tips below, so you know where and when to go!

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Fall Foliage Peak by Region

According to Heilman:

"Fall colors are pretty much an elevation thing. Highest go first followed by the valleys and foothills. Typically colors start in the central High Peaks (Adk Loj area - 2,000 to 3,000 feet) around the last week of September and work out from there with nice overlap in a good season.

"Colors in Lake Placid / Keene Valley and other areas (1,500 - 2,000 feet) will generally be around the first week of October. Lower elevations toward the next week with latest being in the Champlain Valley / Lake George area near the third week of October - (100 to 1,000 feet)."

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