5 Scenic Spots To Find Peak Foliage In The US

During Autumn, nature decorates places in the United States with radiant colors from pale yellow to hot red leaves.  The Peak Foliage in the US starts from early September in the Northern regions and ends in November in the Southern part. It transforms the areas into rich and vivacious colors that captivate the eyes of anyone, who will see them.

Here are Places Where You Can Find Peak Foliage in the US:

1.     Catskills, New York

The Catskills, New York is the place, where you can find thirty-five mountain peaks over 3,500 feet and six major river systems.  It is famous for the Woodstock festival. As a year-round destination, it's best during September when it turns the surroundings into yellow, orange and red hues. The best time to visit Catskills to see the beautiful peak foliage is during September to October.

2.     Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Another Peak Foliage in the US could be found in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. During the fall, varieties of trees- cottonwoods, maples and twisted pines color the place in different hues.  The best time to visit there is during mid-September to late October where visitors and locals can do kayaking, rafting and hiking, according to Fodors.

3.     Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina & Tennessee

Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina & Tennessee are great places to find Peak Foliage in the US. It is one of the most popular and most visited national parks in the country. Home to hundreds of native trees, it offers interesting views and colors that range from gold, yellow, crimson to purple during the fall.  

4.     Colorado

Estes Park offers wonderful scenic spots during the fall. It is the perfect place to see thick foliage and enjoy wildlife at the same time. Travelers can also take advantage of activities including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and horseback riding in Estes Valley.  Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, Kebler Pass near Gunnison-Crested Butte, Trail Ridge Road, Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway and Rocky Mountain National Park are places that showcase Peak Foliage in the US, Budget Travel reports.

5.     Michigan Gold Coast

Michigan Gold Coast runs 100 miles from Traverse City and offers wonderful sceneries of wonderful coves, fishing towns and towering sand dunes.  Maple and oak leaves along Grand Traverse Bay color the place with beautiful and lively shades. To capture the scenic spots, visitors can stop at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the 19th-century Grand Traverse Lighthouse or the Inspiration Point.