The Best Places in New York to See the Most Beautiful Fall Leaves

IMPORTANT: don't forget the doughnuts! Drive the 5.5 miles to the trailhead off Rte. 73. It'll be hard to roll out when it's still dark for this sunrise hike, but once you reach the summit, it will be well worth it. This five-mile(ish) round-trip hike gifts 360-degree views. Sunrise and Fall foliage produce a myriad of colors you'll never forget. Congrats! You just climbed your first Adirondack high peak; your trophy is a doughnut. As a bonus, you can easily check off another high peak by taking the additional short trail to Porter, Cascade's next-door neighbor.