It’s time to get your hiking boots on and view some fall foliage.
The cooler weather is also ideal for exploring Arizona’s beautiful desert terrain.
Get ready for mountaintop vistas, glass lakes, or roaring waterfalls on these 10 hikes for fall.
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Read on for the full list of our favorite fall hikes in the U.S. and Canada.
The three-mile northsouthSpringwater on the Willamettesegment, completed in 2005, is a far more manageable alternative.
Just 2.2 miles long, this is a moderate but straightforward trail popular with runners.
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Be warned, though, that the steep inclines and seemingly endless switchbacks can be seriously challenging.
TheLighthouse Loopis arguably the most scenic section of the larger Wild Pacific Trail system.
It’s an easy and approachable hike for all levels.
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The 8.3-mile Dismal Trail Loop has some challenging terrain, making it a formidable option for advanced hikers.
Laramie Peak in Garrett, Wyoming
Summiting Laramie Peak in southeast Wyoming requires a rigorous4.2-mile hike.
The majority of the hike is tree-covered, so fall visitors are pretty much guaranteed colorful scenery.
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TheTrack and Tower Trailis a 4.5-mile loop suitable for families and on-leash dogs.
Instead of grand mountains on the horizon, you’re blessed with views of shimmery Grant Lake.
You’ll also get myriad sightings of streams and gushing waterfalls set amid fall foliage.
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Hop on the trail in Abingdon and kill an hour or make a day of it.
The whole trail is just over 34 miles long.
