Cider Hill Farm
Donuts & cider · Massachusetts
A 145-acre family farm since 1978, Cider Hill presses its own sweet cider daily into apple cider doughnuts made fresh from opening day to close, alongside pick-your-own orchards, hayrides, and an on-site hard-cider house, Cider Hill Cellars.
Don’t miss
Color nearby peaks: October 19–October 23
Color builds from October 4 · mostly bare by November 11
Sampled at Cider Hill Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (23 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across Massachusetts, nudged 3 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. Massachusetts is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Cider Hill Farm
Good color holds through about October 30, giving you roughly 26 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 2 days later than the rest of Massachusetts.
From Boston it is about 37 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
Cider Hill Farm on the map
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does Cider Hill Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 19–October 23 (best estimate October 21). Color starts around October 4 and is mostly bare by November 11.
- How do I get to Cider Hill Farm?
- The closest city is Boston, about 37 mi away. It's part of Massachusetts's fall lineup.
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