US National Parks For Stunning Fall Foliage And Hikes

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23 attractions in United States: Shenandoah National Park, Old Rag Mountain, Stony Man Trail, and 20 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Emily | USA travel | hidden gems.

Shenandoah National Park

National park

4.8

• Best for fall trips, with peak color mid-late October • Features Old Rag Mountain, Stony Man Trail, and Blackrock Summit • Offers a variety of hiking trails from easy to hard

Old Rag Mountain

Mountain peak

4.9

• A challenging 9.4-mile hike in Shenandoah National Park • Offers stunning views of the surrounding area

Stony Man Trail

Place

4.8

• An easy 1.6-mile trail in Shenandoah National Park • Good for a short, accessible hike

Blackrock Summit

Hiking area

4.9

• An easy 1-mile trail in Shenandoah National Park • Offers panoramic views from the summit

Acadia National Park

National park

4.9

• Best for fall trips, with peak color from October 5–20 • Features Jordan Pond Path, Cadillac Mountain Summit, and Jesup Path • Known for its stunning coastal and forest landscapes

Jordan Pond Path

Place

4.8

• An easy 3-mile path in Acadia National Park • Offers scenic views around Jordan Pond

Jesup Path

Place

5.0

• A flat boardwalk through a birch forest in Acadia National Park • An easy and scenic walk

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National park

4.9

• Best for fall trips, with peak color mid-October–early November • Features Chimney Tops, Alum Cave Trail, and Andrews Bald • Known for its ancient mountains and diverse plant and animal life

Chimney Tops

Mountain peak

4.7

• A hard 4-mile trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Offers rewarding views from the rocky pinnacles

Alum Cave Trail

Place

4.9

• A moderate trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Leads to Alum Cave Bluff and offers varied scenery

Andrews Bald

Mountain peak

4.8

• An easy-moderate trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Features open grassy areas with scenic views

Rocky Mountain National Park

National park

4.9

• Best for fall trips, with peak color late September–early October • Features Sprague Lake Loop, Cub Lake to Fern Lake, and Alberta Falls • Known for its high mountain peaks and alpine environments

Sprague Lake Loop

Place

• An easy 0.9-mile loop trail in Rocky Mountain National Park • Offers picturesque views of the lake and mountains

Fern Lake Trailhead

Hiking area

4.8

• A scenic hike in Rocky Mountain National Park connecting Cub Lake and Fern Lake • Offers beautiful lake and forest views

Alberta Falls

Natural feature

4.8

• An easy hike to a beautiful waterfall in Rocky Mountain National Park • Popular and accessible destination

Grand Teton National Park

National park

4.9

• Best for fall trips, with peak color late September–early October • Features Aspen Ridge–Boulder Ridge Loop, Oxbow Bend, and Schwabacher's Landing • Known for its majestic Teton Range and pristine lakes

Oxbow Bend

Place

4.8

• A short walk and popular viewpoint in Grand Teton National Park • Famous for its reflections of Mount Moran in the Snake River

Schwabacher Landing

Place

4.9

• A short walk and viewpoint in Grand Teton National Park • Offers stunning reflections of the Teton Range

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National park

4.8

• Best for fall trips, with peak color the third week of October • Features Ledges Trail, Kendall Hill, and Blue Hen Falls • Known for its waterfalls, rolling hills, and forests