Posted in Pennsylvania Nature September 17, 2021 by

Take This Gorgeous Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Pennsylvania Like Never Before

Autumn’s rustic colors are splashed across the landscape like an artist’s masterpiece, making it the ideal time for a road trip. Pack your bags because this autumn road trip will take you across the state to see some of the most beautiful and best fall foliage in Pennsylvania.

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There's no better way to kick off the fall season than to hit the open road on an epic fall foliage road trip across Pennsylvania. Add stops to the itinerary. Delete stops. Use the itinerary as inspiration to create your own road trip. Whatever you do, have fun!
1. Presque Isle State Park
301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505, USA
Flickr/Gracie Jane Gollinger
Start your road trip in Presque Isle State Park where you can climb aboard a horse drawn wagon or a hayride for an unforgettable journey that will provide you with spectacular views of the fall colors in Pennsylvania. Pack your hiking boots because you might also want to hit the hiking trails to get another view of the fall foliage in Erie.
2. Kinzua Bridge State Park
296 Viaduct Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA
Flickr/Richard Yuan
Conquer your fear of heights from the Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park. Walk to the end of the skywalk for a sweeping view of the leaves changing color in Pennsylvania. Then, if you dare, stand on the glass to look straight down at the colorful palette below.
3. Pine Creek Gorge
4797 PA-660, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA
Flickr/fishhawk
No fall foliage road trip in Pennsylvania would be complete without a stop at Pine Creek Gorge - the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania - in Wellsboro. Get unforgettable views of the gorge from scenic vistas in either Leonard Harrison State Park or Colton Point State Park. But, don't just settle for a view of the fall foliage from above. Head to the bottom of the canyon for more spectacular views.
4. Pocono Mountains
980 Camelback Rd, Tannersville, PA 18372, USA
Flickr/Charlie Anzman
Drink in the stunning views of the Pocono Mountains on the next stop of this fall foliage road trip in Pennsylvania that will take you along Route 507 near Lake Wallenpaupak. Discover plenty of things to do in fall in this Pennsylvania town. Spend a day or two in town so you can join a walking tour or embark on one of the hiking trails at Big Pocono State Park.
5. Lehigh Gorge State Park
1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, USA
Flickr/Miss Tessmacher
Breathe in the brisk autumn air on your next stop at Lehigh Gorge State Park, a 6,100-acre state park that offers hiking and biking trails - both perfect ways to view the fall colors in Pennsylvania. Hit the 26-mile Lehigh Gorge Trail, which will take you past waterfalls and along the Lehigh River. The nearby Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway also offers fall foliage train trips.
6. Washington Crossing Historic Park
1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977, USA
Flickr/Thomas
Capture stunning photographs of the fall foliage at the 500-acre Washington Crossing Historic Park. For the best views of Bucks County and the Delaware River in all of its autumn glory, climb to the top of the 125-foot Bowman's Hill Tower. The tower is open daily, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there is an admission.
7. Lancaster County
1880 Park Dr, Drumore, PA 17518, USA
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Lancaster County takes center stage on the next stop of this epic road trip. The rolling Amish farmland painted in autumn's colors creates a stunning masterpiece of the leaves changing color in Pennsylvania. Simply take a drive through the Lancaster countryside or head to Susquehannock State Park's Pinnacle Overlook for sweeping views of the fall foliage and the Susquehanna River.
8. Gettysburg National Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
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History whispers throughout Gettysburg National Military Park, said to be haunted by the spirits of some of the 51,000 men who died there in the Battle of Gettysburg. Rent a horse from a local business for a unique way to view the fall foliage in Pennsylvania. Or, simply embark on a walking tour of the battlefield.
9. Ohiopyle State Park
124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470, USA
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End your epic road trip at Ohiopyle State Park in Western Pennsylvania, a sprawling state park that stretches across more than 20,000 acres. Hit one of the hiking, biking, or horseback riding trails for unique views of the fall foliage that will include unparalleled views of two waterfalls: Ohiopyle Falls and Cucumber Falls.

Embark on this road trip to the best fall foliage in Pennsylvania. Then, if you want someone else to do the driving for a change of pace, climb aboard this train for a one-of-a-kind fall experience.

Address: 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505, USA
Address: 296 Viaduct Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA
Address: 4797 PA-660, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA
Address: 980 Camelback Rd, Tannersville, PA 18372, USA
Address: 1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, USA
Address: 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977, USA
Address: 1880 Park Dr, Drumore, PA 17518, USA
Address: 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Address: 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470, USA
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Best Fall Foliage In Pennsylvania

August 08, 2019
Beth Price-Williams

What is the best time to see peak fall foliage in Pennsylvania?

Fall colors in Pennsylvania last longer than just about anywhere else in the United States. Pennsylvania’s varied terrain, in fact, boasts more than 134 different types of trees, promising some of the best fall foliage in the country.  Peak fall foliage in Pennsylvania usually occurs around mid-October. However, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the Pennsylvania landscape drenched in the vibrant colors of fall leading up to the peak fall foliage.

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

You’ll discover countless places to view the fall colors in Pennsylvania. One of the top places, arguably, to see the fall foliage in Pennsylvania is Leonard Harrison State Park or Colton Point State Park, both of which offer sweeping views of Pine Creek Gorge. Drive through Allegheny National Forest for more spectacular fall colors; and watch the elk roam against the backdrop of sensational fall foliage in Benezette. Other popular spots to see the best fall colors in Pennsylvania include Cherry Springs State Park, Mount Davis, and Kinzua Bridge State Park.

What are the best Pennsylvania hikes to take in the fall?

Fall’s the perfect time to go hiking in Pennsylvania. Embark on Lakeside Trail at Hills Creek State Park in Tioga County, Double Run Nature Trail at Worlds End State Park in Forksville, or Turkey Path at Leonard Harrison State Park in Wellsboro for sensational views of the Pennsylvania fall foliage.

If you can’t hike to see the fall colors, consider boarding one the of the fall foliage trains in Pennsylvania. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe, Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad in Titusville, and Everett Railroad in Hollidaysburg all offer memorable fall train rides.

Address: 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505, USA
Address: 296 Viaduct Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA
Address: 4797 PA-660, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA
Address: 980 Camelback Rd, Tannersville, PA 18372, USA
Address: 1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, USA
Address: 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977, USA
Address: 1880 Park Dr, Drumore, PA 17518, USA
Address: 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Address: 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470, USA