Moosehorn Refugefall foliage
No reports yet this season for Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. It usually peaks Oct 11–20.
Right now in Moosehorn Refuge · September
13days to the next fall foliage seasonusually Oct 11–20
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 84% chanceThis Afternoon, Tonight, Tuesday
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 5:30 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge through the year
- Woodcock courtship flightsMar–May
- Biting insects: repellent or a bug jacketApr–Aug
- Winter: often below 0°FDec–Feb
Best spots around Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
- Eagle Observation PlatformAccessible platform on Route 1 with free mounted binoculars, one of Maine's best public bald eagle viewing spots
- Upper Magurrewock Marsh blindAccessible blind on Charlotte Road, between headquarters and Route 1, for waterfowl and beavers
- Woodcock TrailAccessible self-guided walk near headquarters off Charlotte Road
- Scenic driving loopsA short scenic loop in each division, Baring and Edmunds; look for the vehicle icon on refuge maps
Around Maine this week
- Acadia69 mi · usually Oct 11–20Todayrain likelyTuedry and calmWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
- Katahdin Woods and Waters104 mi · National Park Service says to plan a trip from September to mid-October for the best foliageTodayrain likelyTuedry and calmWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
- Camden Hills State Park108 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, Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Moosehorn NWR, Visit Us (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Moosehorn NWR, Hiking (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Moosehorn NWR, Wildlife Watching (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)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge in 2026?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Oct 11–20. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
How is the fall color in Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 13 days (usually Oct 11–20).
When is peak color?
Mid-October, per the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The upland forest is aspen, maple, birch, spruce and fir, with scattered white pines.Sources: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, A fall foliage tour of the Northeast ↗ (opens in a new tab), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How much is there to walk?
More than 50 miles of dirt roads and trails, all closed to vehicles, for hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Moosehorn NWR, Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Anything to know in fall?
Hunting seasons run on the refuge, so wearing orange is recommended for every visitor, and cell service is unreliable, especially in the wilderness area.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Moosehorn NWR, Hiking ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge?
Eagle Observation Platform: accessible platform on Route 1 with free mounted binoculars, one of Maine's best public bald eagle viewing spots; Upper Magurrewock Marsh blind: accessible blind on Charlotte Road, between headquarters and Route 1, for waterfowl and beavers; Woodcock Trail: accessible self-guided walk near headquarters off Charlotte Road; Scenic driving loops: a short scenic loop in each division, Baring and Edmunds; look for the vehicle icon on refuge maps.
What is Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge like through the year?
Woodcock courtship flights (Mar–May), Biting insects: repellent or a bug jacket (Apr–Aug) and Winter: often below 0°F (Dec–Feb).