Carriage roads, waterfalls, and the view from the top—Vermont’s Green Mountains, the Catskills, and—on a clear day—New Hampshire’s White Mountains—reveal what all the fuss is about. Read more.
Summit via Sunset Ridge, which practically guarantees views. Once you're up top, look west toward the colors of Lake Champlain. Dreading the hike down? Don't—you can take a chairlift. Read more.
One of the country's most-visited national parks provides fall sights aplenty: namely, the sought-after leaves of red, orange, and yellow. Read more.
The steep, strenuous hike is one of the most common in the Northeast for more reasons than just its accessibility: Strategic rock scrambling rewards with panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley. Read more.
Here, you’re surrounded by trees with turning leaves; roaring waters; and fishermen taking advantage of one of the best spots in the region. Read more.
Maroon Bells is home to hikes for every kind of nature enthusiast. Don't forget to look down: Maroon Lake reflects the Bells, wildflowers, and aspens galore. Read more.
Head up Bald Mountain on this 0.9-mile loop, where you’ll see wildflowers, aspen, and views of the Jordanelle Reservoir. History buffs, keep your eyes open for old mining equipment along the way. Read more.
On this 5.5 mile loop, you'll see a little bit of everything: snow-capped peaks; a rushing creek; two glacially-formed lakes; wide-open terrain; and, of course, bright yellow aspen. Read more.
Every fall, hikers (and photographers) take to Dyke Trail—a six-miler that meanders the sea of yellow and crosses the rocky ridge from which it takes its name. (You can drive or bike, if you prefer.) Read more.
