Mt Baker

This Small Lakeside Town Is Perfect for Fall Foliage Right Now — and It's a Quick Getaway From NYC

"A moderately challenging 1.8-mile hike that is part of the local '6ers,' it rewards hikers with sweeping forest vistas along the route and a panoramic lake view from the summit, making it a prime spot for taking in peak fall colors." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines