Utah's Mighty 5
All five of Utah's national parks in one loop of red rock, slot canyons and hoodoos. It's the most popular national park road trip in America for good reason.
Road trip · 3 parks · 6+ days · ~472 miles
Appalachian Fall Color Road Trip
Three mountain parks along the Appalachians, timed for October color.
Best time to go: May, June, September and October. Use the Blue Ridge Parkway between Shenandoah and the Smokies if you have extra days.
The route
Start: Washington, D.C.
End: Knoxville, TN. Distances are approximate.
Best months for this trip
Average rating across all stops.
Stop by stop
Questions
What is the best time for a Appalachian Fall Color road trip?
May, June, September and October are the best months, when every stop is rated good or better at the same time.
How many days do you need for Appalachian Fall Color?
Plan at least 6 days in the parks, plus travel days. The park-to-park driving is roughly 472 miles.
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