With autumn in full swing and the threat of a snowy winter right around the corner, now’s probably one of the best times to plan the perfect fall day trip in Pennsylvania. You might not find a more enchanting setting, especially in the fall, than this charming Pennsylvania town of less than 4,000 residents.

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Visit this enchanting town that time forgot for the perfect fall day trip in Pennsylvania then embark on an epic fall foliage road trip that will take you to some of the state’s most beautiful places.

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Fall Day Trip In Pennsylvania

Where are the best places to see fall foliage in Pennsylvania?

We have no shortage of places to visit in fall in Pennsylvania. For a delicious meal and sensational views of the fall colors, plan a visit to Forksville, home to the Forksville General Store. You can order a delicious bite to eat then sit outdoors, where you can admire the colorful trees, some of which frame an old-fashioned covered bridge. The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania near Wellsboro, also known as Pine Creek Gorge, is the place to go to see some of the best fall foliage in Pennsylvania. You can admire the gorge’s fall colors from Leonard Harrison State Park or Colton Point State Park.

Which hiking trails in Pennsylvania are best in the fall?

It just doesn’t get better than a hike, especially if you’re looking for things to do in fall in Pennsylvania. Breathing in the fresh, crisp air and feeling the crunch of the leaves beneath your feet. Double Run Nature Trail, tucked in Worlds End State Park, is a 1.2-mile loop trail that boasts spectacular scenery (even when it’s not fall) – from footbridges to babbling brooks. It’s also a picture-perfect spot to enjoy the fall colors in Pennsylvania.

What is the weather like in fall in Pennsylvania?

Anyone who’s lived here for any length of time already knows that fall in Pennsylvania is pretty much like the rest of the year – unpredictable. You might wake up in the morning to chilled temperatures and maybe even a need for a heavy coat. By mid-afternoon, the temperatures may soar so high that you could sunbathe on the beach. You might even use the heater and the air conditioner in the same day. If you want to know the best time – both weather wise and fall foliage-wise – to head out to go leaf peeping, you can check with the DCNR for its weekly fall foliage updates.

 

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