10 Most UNDERRATED Fall Foliage Road Trips in America (2026)

Everyone crowds into Vermont every October, but the best fall color in America hides in places most travelers never think to look. In this video, we count down the 10 MOST UNDERRATED fall foliage road trips in the USA for 2026, from the golden aspens of New Mexico to the fiery ridgelines of Oklahoma and Arkansas. Skip the crowds and discover the scenic drives worth every mile this autumn.

These hidden gem road trips give you all the color of the famous routes with a fraction of the traffic. Whether you're planning a quick weekend getaway or a multi-day fall adventure, this guide has a route for you.

Drives Covered:
Cherohala Skyway (TN & NC)
Kancamagus Highway (NH)
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway (SD)
Talimena Scenic Drive (OK & AR)
Owens Valley & June Lake Loop (CA)
Highland Scenic Highway (WV)
Historic Columbia River Highway (OR)
Brockway Mountain Drive (MI)
The Enchanted Circle (NM)
Natchez Trace Parkway (MS to TN)


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