Fall foliage traditionally brings hikers to leaf-peep at Long Island's parks and preserves, but autumn's changing colors can also be relished on a bike, paddleboat, kayak or horseback.

Here are outdoor fall color experiences to try through peak foliage in October.

On a boat

Belmont Lake State Park

Southern State Parkway, Exit 38, North Babylon

Through Oct. 13, you can rent a paddleboat, a kayak or — if you really want a workout — a rowboat, to cruise around the serene foliage-framed lake at the center of this always busy park.

Rent your water craft at the boat dock, and pedal, paddle or stroke your way out onto the 26-acre lake, which is ringed by oak, maple and sassafras trees with leaves turning hues of yellow, orange, and red, according to state parks officials.

Cost $8 parking

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