We’re gearing up to greet another beautiful autumn here in Washington. And as sad as it can be to say goodbye to summer, the Evergreen State happens to be especially gorgeous in the fall. Enjoy as many of these scenic drives as you can before winter arrives.
- Enumclaw to Paradise
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louelke - on and off / Flickr The 147-mile route from Enumclaw along SR 410 through Cayuse Pass is breathtaking this time of year. And it takes you straight to Mt. Rainier, which gets some spectacular fall foliage.
- Chuckanut Drive
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satique / Flickr Chuckanut Drive runs north from Burlington to Bellingham and features colorful maples and views of the San Juan Islands. In other words, it’s a perfect scenic drive in autumn.
- Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway
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Scott Butner / Flickr Meander through the canyon along the Yakima River and check out the gorgeous scenery that looks especially vibrant in the fall. This is the perfect Sunday drive in early to mid-October.
- Hood Canal Loop
Joe Macri / Flickr This scenic loop includes a ferry ride or two, so plan accordingly. From Bremerton, you’ll pass Belfair, Hoodsport, Brinnon and Quilcene before reaching Bainbridge Island, enjoying the fall colors and Hood Canal every bit of the way.
- Highway 2 from Monroe to Leavenworth
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Yutahthewolamute / Flickr Leavenworth and Stevens Pass are absolutely incredible in the fall. If you live anywhere near Leavenworth, an annual autumn day trip or two is an absolute must.
- Green Bluff
Alan T. / TripAdvisor Green Bluff is a small community near Spokane that really comes alive in the fall. Check out the views by following US 2 and WA-206 to Mead, then finding Green Bluff Road.
- Whidbey Island Scenic Byway
Sujohn Das / Flickr
Team Frosick / Flickr Take the ferry to Whidbey Island this fall, and take your car. Whidbey Island Scenic Byway takes you from the town of Clinton over Deception Pass, showing off mountain and water views among old growth Douglas fir and bigleaf maple trees.
Fall is such a fantastic time to explore Washington. Check out these fall day trips.
LDELD / Flickr
louelke - on and off / Flickr
The 147-mile route from Enumclaw along SR 410 through Cayuse Pass is breathtaking this time of year. And it takes you straight to Mt. Rainier, which gets some spectacular fall foliage.
Robert Ashworth / Flickr
satique / Flickr
Chuckanut Drive runs north from Burlington to Bellingham and features colorful maples and views of the San Juan Islands. In other words, it’s a perfect scenic drive in autumn.
Scott Butner / Flickr
Scott Butner / Flickr
Meander through the canyon along the Yakima River and check out the gorgeous scenery that looks especially vibrant in the fall. This is the perfect Sunday drive in early to mid-October.
Joe Macri / Flickr
This scenic loop includes a ferry ride or two, so plan accordingly. From Bremerton, you’ll pass Belfair, Hoodsport, Brinnon and Quilcene before reaching Bainbridge Island, enjoying the fall colors and Hood Canal every bit of the way.
Pictoscribe / Flickr
Yutahthewolamute / Flickr
Leavenworth and Stevens Pass are absolutely incredible in the fall. If you live anywhere near Leavenworth, an annual autumn day trip or two is an absolute must.
Alan T. / TripAdvisor
Green Bluff is a small community near Spokane that really comes alive in the fall. Check out the views by following US 2 and WA-206 to Mead, then finding Green Bluff Road.
Sujohn Das / Flickr
Team Frosick / Flickr
Take the ferry to Whidbey Island this fall, and take your car. Whidbey Island Scenic Byway takes you from the town of Clinton over Deception Pass, showing off mountain and water views among old growth Douglas fir and bigleaf maple trees.
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