Aroostook Refugefall foliage
No reports yet this season for Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge. It usually peaks Oct 1–10.
Right now in Aroostook Refuge · September
- Black flies, mosquitoes and deer flies: bring repellent · May–Sep
3days to the next fall foliage seasonusually Oct 1–10
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 73% chanceThis Afternoon, Tonight, Tuesday
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 2:43 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
Last spring frost usually in ~8 months
Sep 24Average first fall frost
May 16Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Limestone 4 NNW station (0.7 mi away, 737 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge through the year
- Black flies, mosquitoes and deer flies: bring repellentNowMay–Sep
- Fall color peaks early OctoberOct
- Groomed ski trails, snowshoers welcomeNov–Apr
Best spots around Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
- Auto Tour RouteThree-mile seasonal route with open vistas, driven or walked, ending at the Cold War weapons storage area
- Headquarters trailsLima, East Loring, Durepo Loop and Beaver Pond trails start at the refuge headquarters
- Wildlife observation blindsTwo blinds close to the refuge headquarters
Around Maine this week
- Aroostook State Park24 mi · Statewide: well under way by ~Oct 11Todayrain likelyTuerain likelyWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
- Katahdin Woods and Waters72 mi · National Park Service says to plan a trip from September to mid-October for the best foliageTodayrain likelyTuerain likelyWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
- Lily Bay State Park124 mi · Statewide: well under way by ~Oct 11Todayrain likelyTuerain likelyWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
Trees this fall (Sep 15–21). Across New England, red maple is ahead of a typical year; the rest are close to typical. Which trees turn when →
How we know
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, A fall foliage tour of the Northeast (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook NWR, Visit Us (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook NWR, Tours (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook NWR, Wildlife Watching (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook NWR, Activities (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, colored leaves observations (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in 2026?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Oct 1–10. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
How is the fall color in Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 3 days (usually Oct 1–10).
Why does Aroostook peak so early?
The cold. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gives early October here, which makes it the first stop on its Northeast foliage tour.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, A fall foliage tour of the Northeast ↗ (opens in a new tab)
What trees color up?
Red maple and aspen among black and red spruce, balsam fir and white cedar.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook NWR, Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I bike or hunt?
Bikes are allowed only on the Auto Tour Route, and hunting, fishing and trapping aren't permitted anywhere on the refuge.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When is it open?
Every day of the year, from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge?
Auto Tour Route: three-mile seasonal route with open vistas, driven or walked, ending at the Cold War weapons storage area; Headquarters trails: lima, East Loring, Durepo Loop and Beaver Pond trails start at the refuge headquarters; Wildlife observation blinds: two blinds close to the refuge headquarters.
What is Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge like through the year?
Groomed ski trails, snowshoers welcome (Nov–Apr), Black flies, mosquitoes and deer flies: bring repellent (May–Sep) and Fall color peaks early October (Oct).