Take A Beautiful Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Utah Autumn Colors

Utah has a brief but glorious fall foliage season. However, during this time, all around the Beehive State there are reds, oranges, and yellows that are breathtaking. To see some of the best fall foliage in Utah, take this road trip for a wonderful day with your camera. The trip is under 100 miles and would take you just over three hours if you drove straight through ... but why would you do that? Take the opportunity to make plenty of stops along the way. The best fall foliage in Utah can be found on this map here.

Wondering where to see fall colors in Utah? This stunning drive hits all the highlights.

1. Big Cottonwood Canyon

Your trip starts at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Along the way, you can stop at Solitude and Brighton for a hike. This is just the beginning of the spectacular fall colors in Utah.

2. Guardsman's Pass

A drive up and over Guardsman's Pass is the perfect day trip in Utah. Not only are the leaves stunning, but the view is as well.

3. Midway

The little town of Midway is full of color when the fall foliage is at its peak. This would be a great spot for lunch!

4. Heber Valley

Enjoy the beautiful, rural Heber Valley. This is a great place to see the fall colors in Utah.

5. Sundance

If you have time, stop at Sundance and ride the lift for some incredible canyon views. You'll experience Utah's peak fall foliage while riding above the trees.

6. Alpine Loop

The Alpine Loop is one of the most popular scenic drives in Utah and you can certainly see why. In autumn, this place lights up with color. When the leaves start changing color in Utah, this is where you want to be.

7. Little Cottonwood Canyon

Little Cottonwood Canyon is a side trip — but it's so worth your time. Stop at Snowbird for Oktoberfest, then continue on to Alta. This is another wonderful day trip in Utah.

8. Top of Little Cottonwood Canyon

Once you reach the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, the road ends. Now you get to turn around and descend the canyon, enjoying the views from a different perspective!

Where will you go to see the peak fall foliage in Utah this year? Tell us about it in the comments!

For more spectacular foliage, check out this fall day trip in Utah.