Maine’s Stunning Fall Colors Are Almost Gone for Another Year

The days are shortening and the colors are fading. Oh, how time sadly flies.

We’re wrapping up the 2026 fall foliage season, and let’s be honest, it’s always a bit of a bummer. It’s just never long enough.

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When Does the Maine Fall Foliage Season End?

The foliage season has cruised by, with reports dropping weekly. According to Maine.gov, we’ve already passed peak season in the majority of the state, with peak foliage typically arriving around the end of October in Southern Maine.

Comfortable daytime temperatures and cool nights early in the season were a huge help. They also created a wonderful atmosphere for folks to enjoy the leaves while taking part in other fall activities.

So, how do things look on the trusty fall foliage map? Thanks to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Foliage Report, we can see exactly where things stand.

Welp, that’s just about a wrap, folks. The last few regions are riding out their final days of peak foliage before the entire state goes purple on the map. It was a fun run, but I guess we now have snow to look forward to?

How Great was the 2026 Maine Fall Foliage Season?

While it’s sad to see the season coming to an end, we can at least look back at what was a very solid foliage year. Those comfortable daytime temperatures were certainly a big bonus for everyone out enjoying the colors. I mean, who didn’t love a little apple cider and beautiful foliage while basking in 70-degree temperatures?

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Now comes the worst part of the entire year: picking up all those leaves. The absolute worst. I can already feel my back aching.

Happy cleanup, everyone!