The Best Leaf-Peeping Locales In The U.S., According To Travel Experts

EXP Journeys founder Kevin Jackson has an affinity for visiting the Southcentral Alaskan city of Girdwood during the fall travel season. “Not only can you see the changing leaves of the Chugach Forest, the northernmost rainforest in the U.S., but you can also catch the aurora borealis. In autumn, the Alaska weather hits a cool sweet spot ideal for hiking while fall foliage is on full display,” he explains. “Alyeska Resort is a great base camp for this family adventure, with over 12 hiking trails on Mount Alyeska. The Winner Creek Trail is a great option for a more family-friendly hike. Beginning at the base of the aerial tram, the trail takes hikers across a boardwalk surface and into a dirt path, winding its way through the lush rainforest with minimal elevation gain. About halfway into the 5-6 mile hike, a river gorge with a bridge and hand tram allows you to pull yourself across the creek.”

September 28, 2024