A fall foliage road trip in West Virginia - does it get any better than that? It's hard to go wrong when looking for a place to see the fall foliage in WV, as our whole state is covered in trees! There are some places, however, that offer especially spectacular views. Here's a road trip you can take to see some of the best fall foliage in WV. Use this interactive map to help plot your personal journey. Before you hit the road for this West Virginia scenic drive, make sure to prepare with our Road Trip Essentials Packing List and Guide.
This map can give you an idea of how to travel from place to place, but you can click the link above to adjust the map to your needs. Are you ready to see the most spectacular fall colors in West Virginia?
1. Coopers Rock
Coopers Rock Overlook provides a fantastic view of the changing leaves. What an incredible place to see the best fall foliage in West Virginia.
2. Blackwater Falls
3. Dolly Sods
The Dolly Sods area has not just deciduous trees, but bushes as well! The ground also explodes in color during the fall in West Virginia.
4. Seneca State Forest
Seneca State Forest is a picture-perfect place to take a walk and enjoy the fresh fall air.
5. Plum Orchard Lake
Plum Orchard Lake will make you feel at peace with the world as you view the best fall colors in West Virginia.
6. New River Gorge Bridge
This iconic West Virginia landmark is even better in the fall. You can get a great view from the overlook near the visitor's center.
7. Babcock State Park
The Glade Creek Grist Mill here is one of West Virginia's most photographed places, especially when the leaves are turning. You won't be able to get enough of these fall colors in West Virginia.
8. Highland Scenic Highway
This scenic West Virginia drive winds around the mountaintops and provides spectacular views with every turn. Here's more information about the Highland Scenic Highway.
9. Elkins Depot
You can finish off your trip with a scenic WV train ride to see the fall foliage in West Virginia. It's quite spectacular!
Here's some more information about one of the train rides from Elkins.
If you follow this fall foliage map in WV, it will take a little over 11 hours, so you'll want to split the driving up into two or three days to make sure you have enough time to see all of the best fall foliage in WV. Some of the southern locations see peak fall foliage closer to mid-October, so you could also split this into a couple of different trips.
What are your favorite things to do in the fall in West Virginia? If you'd like to experience a different fall train ride in West Virginia, try this day trip from Cass, WV.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/cass-wv/
Another fascinating attraction in West Virginia is the Palace of Gold. In the fall, the sun-filled stained glass windows glow with vibrant color:
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