Foliage Report for October 15, 2025

Maine Wraps Up 2025 Foliage Season with Vibrant Coastal Colors

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has released its final foliage report for the season, indicating peak and past-peak conditions throughout most of Maine. As the weekend approaches, central and coastal areas are nearing peak color, with leaf drop now ranging from 70-100 percent.

This Week's Foliage Outlook

"This is 'Maine's weekend," said Gale Ross, Maine's fall foliage spokesperson. With the holiday traffic behind us, it's the perfect time to take a leisurely scenic drive, hike, or bike ride and enjoy the colors with fewer crowds. Even past peak remains beautifully colorful and photo-worthy. As Vacationland prepares to put the trees to bed and we wrap up another fall foliage season, let's thank all of the leaf lovers and everyone who celebrates Maine in the fall. There is still time to enjoy fall-inspired events and activities this upcoming weekend.

Follow the 2025 Maine fall foliage forecast this season and take advantage of autumn events, activities, and tips for colorful road trips throughout Maine. With Indigenous Peoples Day approaching, the long holiday weekend is an ideal time to enjoy Maine's crisp fall weather, vibrant foliage, and seasonal festivals.

• Gear Again Festival Oct. 18: Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy this community gear swap event hosted by Maine GearShare in Brunswick. The day features live music, food, and sustainable recreation programming that encourages reuse and responsible outdoor adventure.
• Mount Desert Island Marathon Oct. 19: Runners from around the world travel to Maine for this scenic marathon and half-marathon that winds through Acadia National Park and along the island's rugged coastline.
• Last day of the season at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Oct. 19: Celebrate the final day of the season at Boothbay's award-winning gardens. Visitors can enjoy late blooms, vibrant fall foliage, and peaceful trails before the gardens close for the year.
• OgunquitFest Oct. 24-26: Looking ahead, this beloved seaside festival features a craft fair, classic car show, ghostly tours, and a children's Halloween parade in the heart of Ogunquit.
• Harvest on the Harbor Oct. 30 - Nov. 1: Maine's signature food and drink festival invites everyone to experience the state's culinary talent with opportunities to taste Maine Lobster Chef of the Year competition dishes, sip spirits from Maine Distillers Guild, as well as Maine wines and beers, and slurp oysters from over 30 growers from up and down the coast.
• Scenic road trip idea Maine's coastal byways: For a final foliage road trip, explore Maine's stunning coastal routes - the Schoodic National Scenic Byway, Bold Coast National Scenic Byway, and Acadia All-American Road. Each offers a different take on Maine's maritime beauty, from the working harbors and quiet villages of the Schoodic Peninsula to the dramatic ocean cliffs of the Bold Coast and the sweeping vistas of Acadia National Park. With fewer crowds and lingering color, these drives capture the best of coastal Maine in late October.

Fall Foliage Traveler Tips

• Embrace the coast Coastal Maine offers extended color and smaller crowds late in the season.
• Soak up spooky charm Many seaside towns celebrate with Halloween parades, haunted walks, and harvest markets.
• Dress in layers Coastal breezes can be brisk; pack for changing temperatures throughout the day.
• End on a high note Capture your final foliage photos at sunset for warm, golden light over the water.

Follow Maine's official foliage forecast online or by email, and share your adventures with #MaineFoliage. Stay inspired through the Maine Fall Foliage Facebook and Instagram, featuring fresh images and seasonal activities from across the state. For even more fall trip ideas and travel planning resources, visit www.visitmaine.com.

Week of October 15, 2025

Zone Number	Color Change	Leaf Drop
7	Past Peak	High
6	Past Peak	High
5	Past Peak	High
4	Past Peak	High
3	Peak	High
2	Peak	High
1	Peak	High

Foliage Zones

Zone 7: Northeastern Maine, including Fort Kent, Caribou, and Presque Isle

Zone 6: Northwestern Maine

Zone 5: Western Mid-Maine, including Greenville, Rangeley, Bethel

Zone 4: Eastern Mid-Maine, including Houlton, Millinocket, and Calais

Zone 3: Central and Southwestern Maine, including Bangor, Augusta, and Fryeburg

Zone 2: Downeast Maine, including Machias, Bar Harbor, and Penobscot Bay

Zone 1: Mid-Coast and South Coastal Maine, including Camden, Portland, Kennebunkport, and Kittery