DeMeritt Hill Farm
Orchard · Lee · New Hampshire
A 120-acre family farm between Durham and Portsmouth, picking Cortland, Granny Smith, and half a dozen other apple varieties alongside pumpkins in the fall. Weekend hayrides run all day, and the farm bakery turns out cider doughnuts and pumpkin and peach pies.
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Color nearby peaks: October 17–October 21
Color builds from October 6 · mostly bare by November 9
Sampled at DeMeritt Hill Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (37 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across New Hampshire, nudged 3 days later to match 1 published peak date from almanac.com. This year's weather has the peak running 2 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to DeMeritt Hill Farm
Good color holds through about October 28, giving you roughly 22 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 5 days later than the rest of New Hampshire.
From Boston it is about 55 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
DeMeritt Hill Farm on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does DeMeritt Hill Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 17–October 21 (best estimate October 19). Color starts around October 6 and is mostly bare by November 9.
- How do I get to DeMeritt Hill Farm?
- DeMeritt Hill Farm is in Lee. The closest city is Boston, about 55 mi away. It's part of New Hampshire's fall lineup.
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