10 Country Roads In Southern California That Are Pure Bliss In The Fall

Fall is the perfect time to explore Southern California's country roads. Take a trip through some of our state parks, recreation areas and national forests to catch a glimpse of the fall foliage that explodes into color in October. Don't forget your camera!

1. Angeles Crest Highway, San Gabriel Mountains

Less than an hour from Los Angeles, you can be surrounded by the gorgeous San Gabriel Mountains fall foliage.

2. Banner-Grade Road

Take Banner-Grade to Chariot Canyon in October, and you'll likely see splashes of orange and yellow on the mountains.

3. Firefighter Steven Rucker Memorial Highway, Lake Cuyamaca

Take this memorial highway past Lake Cuyamaca in October for some pretty foliage.

4. Live Oak Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon

You'll want to take your time on this dirt road, but the potholes are worth it!

5. Sunrise Highway, Mount Laguna

Take the Sunrise Highway to Mount Laguna, and consider staying overnight at the campground for a real fall foliage sunrise.

6. Hwy-76 Through The Cleveland National Forest

Parts of the 460,000-acre Cleveland National Forest are simply gorgeous in October.

7. Caspers Park Road, Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

Really, any road will do in this scenic wilderness park, if you're visiting in October.

8. Little Sycamore, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

A cruise down this little dirt road in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park yields some pretty oranges and yellows.

9. Palomar Divide Road, Palomar State Park

Pretty much any road in this pretty state park will yield some fall foliage this time of year.

10. Via Del Lago, Lake Perris State Recreation Area

Plan on spending the entire day at this pretty recreation area.

What's your favorite place for fall foliage in October? Tell us the best country roads to take!

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