Fall Foliage Views

The Catskills are one of the premier fall foliage destinations in the Northeast — here are the best places to see peak color.

A Palette of Color

Fall arrives early in the Catskill Mountains, with color appearing on the highest peaks in mid-September and cascading downslope through October. The mix of hardwoods — sugar maple, red oak, beech, and birch — creates a mosaic of gold, crimson, and amber that blankets the mountainsides. Greene County’s dramatic elevation changes mean you can chase peak color for weeks as it moves from summit to valley.

Best Spots for Fall Color

North-South Lake

The classic Catskills fall scene — golden shorelines, mountaintop views, and easy trails to Artist's Rock and Sunset Rock.

Kaaterskill Clove

Route 23A through the clove is one of the most photographed fall drives in New York, with walls of color rising on both sides.

Windham High Peak

Hike to the open ledges for a bird's-eye view of fall color sweeping across the Batavia Kill valley and beyond.

Escarpment Trail

Walk the edge of the Catskill plateau and look out over a sea of color stretching to the Hudson River and the Taconic Range.

Route 23A Scenic Drive

Drive from the valley floor at Palenville to the mountaintop at Tannersville and watch the colors shift with every turn.

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The Catskills are stunning in every season. Discover waterfalls, viewpoints, and mountain trails year-round.

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