This Dreamy Road Trip Will Take You To The Best Fall Foliage In All Of Georgia
If you happen to be a leaf peeper in Georgia and are ready to see some fall foliage change color this year, it’s never too early to start planning. It’s been said that the absolute best fall color in Northern Georgia peaks in late October and early November. So, with that said, we have an incredibly dreamy road trip that will take you to see some of the best colors that Georgia has to offer this autumn. For the entire road trip and all the addresses to stop along the way, click here.
Buckle up, because this is sure to be a magical ride.
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Cloudland Canyon has always been one of the biggest and most scenic parks in all of Georgia. Which is why this particular park can kick off an incredibly dreamy road trip in autumn. There are so many awesome vantage points throughout this park you won't believe your eyes.
What is so awesome about this next road trip stop is that there are plenty of hiking trails to get lost in to appreciate the fall foliage. The 5.5-mile Homestead Trail will give you views of the lake that are pure magic.
Amicalola Falls State Park is known for having the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southeast, which when viewed during the autumn months, you'll be in for a real treat.
Don Carter State Park is actually one of the newer parks in Georgia, opening up near the ever-popular Lake Lanier. The purpose of the park is to protect a stunning hardwood forest, which you can only imagine gets to be pretty stunning during autumn.
Vogel State Park is a great stop during the fall months, especially when you hit the trails for some epic hiking. Take to the lake for a mesmerizing photo opportunity with fall colors in abundance.
You would expect to find a plethora of autumn colors in Helen, Georgia, which is why Unicoi State Park is a perfect stop along the road trip. Whether you choose to bike through the fall foliage or observe it from a few different vantage points, you'll be content either way.
While it may be the smallest state park in Georgia, it certainly packs a hefty punch in terms of beauty. Especially when hikers take to the Hemlock Falls trail and the popular wildlife observation tower.
You'll be hard pressed to find a place prettier in the autumn months than Tallulah Gorge State Park. Hiking, camping, road tripping through--it doesn't matter. You'll find beauty in every nook and crevice of this park.
Black Rock Mountain is the highest state park in Georgia, so get ready for some stunning bird's eye views of the state. Imagine all the colors you'll see by just making your way to the top.
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
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