As the weather cools, the leaves in Virginia turn the mountains and valleys into a tableau of stunning beauty created by an impressive variety of colors. Virginia offers a plethora of places to view fall foliage and an enjoy an outing in nature this autumn. We’ve collected a few of the best places to see fall colors in Virginia:
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park includes a 105-mile long national treasure, the Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive stretches from Front Royal to Waynesboro, Virginia, making Shenandoah accessible to millions of Virginia’s. This National Scenic Byway provides outstanding views that you can enjoy without ever getting out of your car, with stops along the way that feature truly breathtaking overlooks. Enjoy over 500 miles of hiking trails, with waterfalls, mountain tops, and breathtaking vistas.
Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge is a natural wonder, a 200-foot tall “bridge” created by the inexorable flow of Cedar Creek through limestone. In addition to the fascinating title feature of this park, you can traverse hiking trails and rolling meadows to see some of the most beautiful forest views in Virginia.
Natural Tunnel State Park
This park is home to a naturally carved tunnel that is more than 850 feet long and as tall as a ten-story building. Gorgeous views are just part of the attraction; the Wilderness Road historic area also provides cave tours and canoe rides on the Clinch River.
Hungry Mother State Park
The beautiful 108-acre lake in the heart of the mountains at Hungry Mother State Park creates an unforgettable vision of fall foliage both in the surrounding woodlands and reflected in the lake itself. Hiking and biking trails provide even more chances to take in the beauty of the season.
Grayson Highlands State Park
Grayson Highlands includes two of Virginia’s highest mountains, Mount Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, and features views from peaks of more than 5,000 feet. At Grayson Highlands you can views of mountains and valleys decked out in fall’s best colors, and perhaps a wild pony! Enjoy miles of hiking and horse trails that wind through diverse forests and highland meadows.
Highbridge Trail State Park
What better vantage point to view autumn leaves than from this 160-foot tall bridge over the Appomattox River? The 2,400-foot long bridge provides an excellent opportunity to see the season’s glory.
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson National Forests
In Virginia, we have the chance to enjoy over 1.66 million acres of forests filled with over 2,200 miles of trails. This amazing wilderness area includes beautiful river views near the Shenandoah River and climbs all the way to the highest peak in Virginia at Mount Rogers (5,729 feet). Experience the most complete vision of autumn in our area by exploring this amazing natural resource.
Virginia’s abundance of gorgeous scenic drives makes it easy to find a place with beautiful fall foliage near you. Discover more insider tips about living in Virginia with our “Scoop” Blog!
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