Lake George and the surrounding Adirondack Mountains are renowned for their bold and beautiful fall colors this time of year. With peak leaf-peeping season starting around the last week of September and extending through mid-October, Cramer’s Point Lake Breeze has your guide to the best ways to view the fall foliage.
Fall Hikes
Hike to the summit of nearby Cat or Thomas Mountains in Bolton Landing for stunning views of the fall foliage. The Cat Mountain Red Trail takes an average of 2 hours and 20 minutes, while Thomas Mountain averages about 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. For other nearby hikes offering equally breathtaking fall photo ops, check out the Best Hikes Near Our Lake George Resort.
Scenic Drives
Follow Route 9N into Bolton Landing and over the Tongue Mountain range into the Town of Hague for a scenic drive through a canopy of fall colors. From there, you can continue north to Ticonderoga, or head west on State Route 8, also known as Graphite Mountain Road, and enjoy spectacular views of the fall-colored Adirondack High Peaks on your way to the small mountain town of Brant Lake, NY.
Leaf-Peeping Cruises
Take a cruise around the lake for leaf-peeping views you simply won’t find anywhere else in the Adirondacks. Lake George Waterfront Cruises offers Fall Foliage Cruises every Thursday through Sunday starting in mid-September through October, and the Lake George Steamboat Company features a variety of brunch, lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises through late October.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Soar above the fall-colored trees in a hot air balloon for a truly unique and awe-inspiring experience. Several local pilots offer fall leaf peeping flights with views of the Adirondack Mountains, Lake George and the spectacular fall foliage. Book a private or group ride with Sunkiss Ballooning, Majestic Balloon Flights, Ballooning Adventures or Aerostat Balloon Company.
Ziplining & Treetop Adventures
Fly through a forest of bright reds, oranges and yellows, and test your ropes skills at a nearby zipline and treetop adventure course. Adirondack Extreme offers ziplining in Bolton Landing on weekends and select weekdays from the beginning of September through early November, and Lake Luzerne’s Adirondack Adventure Center is open on weekends through Columbus Day.
Fall Bike Rides
Ride the 9.4-mile, tree-lined Warren County Bikeway from Battlefield Park on Beach Road in Lake George Village to downtown Glens Falls, or explore the fall foliage on a railbike tour with the Revolution Rail Co. The Hadley Station run takes you through the pine canopy and across a spectacular 90′ high bridge that overlooks the confluence of the Hudson and Sacandaga Rivers.
Book a Fall Leaf Peeping Trip in Lake George
With mild temperatures, fewer crowds, and the bright and beautiful changing leaves, fall is an idyllic time to visit Lake George, and Cramer’s Point Lake Breeze is the perfect place to stay. Located between Lake George Village and Bolton Landing, our cozy cabins, private motel rooms and spacious suites are close to all the top fall foliage attractions and things to do. Book online or call (518) 668-2292 for the best fall rates.