One of the greatest things about Alabama this time of year is the abundance of colorful foliage. There are several destinations located throughout the Yellowhammer State where you’ll experience beautiful fall colors, including the eight listed below. You’ll want to visit them all!
- Cheaha Mountain - Talladega National Forest
flickr/Melissa Johnson With an elevation of 2,411 feet, Cheaha Mountain is Alabama’s highest natural point. Because of its high elevation, this majestic mountain offers one of the state’s most beautiful views, especially this time of year.
- Point Rock Trail - Grove Oak
facebook/Buck’s Pocket State Park-Alabama Point Rock Trail is a scenic 2.2-mile out and back trail that’s located within Buck’s Pocket State Park. It’s surrounded by the most colorful fall foliage.
- Little River Canyon National Preserve - Fort Payne
flickr/Alby Headrick Little River Canyon National Preserve, which is located atop of Lookout Mountain, is one of Alabama’s best nature spots. Little River Canyon, also known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” is such a lovely place during the fall season.
- Cambron Covered Bridge - Huntsville
google/Tracy Pickrell Bond The Cambron Covered Bridge is located at Alabama’s Madison County Nature Trail. It’s surrounded by colorful foliage and offers a wonderful lake view.
- Meditation Point - Oneonta
tripadvisor/Auannmarie Meditation Point is a unique place at Palisades Park that lets visitors meditate while taking in the incredible views. Palisades Park is the perfect destination for a fall day trip.
- Smith Mountain Fire Tower - Dadeville
google/Kimm Wright The Smith Mountain Fire Tower is a 90-foot-tall tower that offers an amazing panoramic view of Lake Martin. Also from atop of this fire tower, you’ll experience miles and miles of beautiful fall colors.
- Kymulga Grist Mill Park & Covered Bridge - Childersburg
flickr/BamaLawDog The Kymulga Grist Mill Park & Covered Bridge is a definite must-visit this fall. Interestingly, the park’s covered bridge is one of two 19th century covered bridges in Alabama still standing in their original spot.
- Horton Mill Covered Bridge - Oneonta
wikimedia commons/M.L. Devall / Mld74 The Horton Mill Covered Bridge is located in Blount County, which used to be known as the “Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama.” With a height of 70 feet, it’s also one of America’s tallest covered bridges over any U.S. waterway.
Do you have a favorite destination where you enjoy experiencing Alabama’s beautiful fall colors each year? If so, please share it with us in the comments below.
flickr/Melissa Johnson
With an elevation of 2,411 feet, Cheaha Mountain is Alabama’s highest natural point. Because of its high elevation, this majestic mountain offers one of the state’s most beautiful views, especially this time of year.
facebook/Buck’s Pocket State Park-Alabama
Point Rock Trail is a scenic 2.2-mile out and back trail that’s located within Buck’s Pocket State Park. It’s surrounded by the most colorful fall foliage.
flickr/Alby Headrick
Little River Canyon National Preserve, which is located atop of Lookout Mountain, is one of Alabama’s best nature spots. Little River Canyon, also known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” is such a lovely place during the fall season.
google/Tracy Pickrell Bond
The Cambron Covered Bridge is located at Alabama’s Madison County Nature Trail. It’s surrounded by colorful foliage and offers a wonderful lake view.
tripadvisor/Auannmarie
Meditation Point is a unique place at Palisades Park that lets visitors meditate while taking in the incredible views. Palisades Park is the perfect destination for a fall day trip.
google/Kimm Wright
The Smith Mountain Fire Tower is a 90-foot-tall tower that offers an amazing panoramic view of Lake Martin. Also from atop of this fire tower, you’ll experience miles and miles of beautiful fall colors.
flickr/BamaLawDog
The Kymulga Grist Mill Park & Covered Bridge is a definite must-visit this fall. Interestingly, the park’s covered bridge is one of two 19th century covered bridges in Alabama still standing in their original spot.
wikimedia commons/M.L. Devall / Mld74
The Horton Mill Covered Bridge is located in Blount County, which used to be known as the “Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama.” With a height of 70 feet, it’s also one of America’s tallest covered bridges over any U.S. waterway.
For more information about Point Rock Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Spectacular Trail In Alabama That Leads To The Most Magnificent Autumn View.
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Address: Cheaha Mountain, Alabama 36258, USAAddress: Buck’s Pocket State Park, 393 Co Rd 174, Grove Oak, AL 35975, USAAddress: Little River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USAAddress: Madison County Nature Trail, 5000 Nature Trail Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803, USAAddress: Oneonta, AL 35121, USAAddress: Smith Mountain Fire Tower, Jacksons’ Gap, AL 36861, USAAddress: Kymulga Grist Mill, 7346 Grist Mill Rd, Childersburg, AL 35044, USAAddress: Horton Mill Covered Bridge, 35-91 Covered Bridge Cir, Oneonta, AL 35121, USA
