The Best Areas on the East Coast for Fall Hiking
A rainbow of colors makes the views even better than they were before.
Most of the eastern United States and even out west explodes with color during the fall months. Below are a few hikes were you can find some of the insane fall foliage on the east coast! Some of the photography was shot during the summertime but imagine what the scenery would look like with a palate of reds, oranges and yellows. Lets get started...
North Carolina
Pisgah National Forest
Photo: Eno Hammocks
Recommended hike: Explore the Treasures of Shining Rock
Blue Ridge Parkway
Photo: Tommy White
Recommended hike: Explore Beacon Heights on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Photo: Jess Fischer
Recommended hike: Hike the Chimney Tops
Rock Island State Park
Photo: Jess Fischer
Recommended adventure (hiking in the park!): Camp at Rock Island State Park
Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Photo: Brandon Dewey
Recommended hike: Hike Cedar Run Falls Trail or drive Skyline Drive through Shenandoah!
Grayson Highlands
Photo: Christin Healey
Recommended hike: Hike Mount Rogers (Yes there are wild ponies!)
West Virginia
Dolly Sods
Photo: Sarah Giek
Recommended hike: Hike to Rohrbaugh Cliffs in Dolly Sods (Honestly anywhere in the Dolly Sods will be unreal.)
Blackwater Falls State Park
Photo: Brandon Dewey
Recommended adventure: Camp at Blackwater Falls State Park (There's tons of family friendly hiking too and an amazing waterfall!)
New York
The Adirondacks
Photo: Rebecca Nichols
Recommended hike: Climb Whiteface Mountain via Brook Slide
Maine
Acadia National Park
Photo: Tate Yoder
Recommended hike: Hike to Rocky Pond
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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