10 Best Places to See Fall Colors In Utah
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10 Best Places to See Fall Colors In Utah

Discover Utah's top 10 fall foliage destinations, from fiery Wasatch canyon maples and golden high-elevation aspen groves to stunning red rock contrasts across the state.

Last Updated October 26, 2026

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Alpine Scenic Loop

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9.8/10Side Quest
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A breathtaking 20-mile scenic byway winding past Mount Timpanogos with flaming red maples and dense golden aspen groves.

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Guardsman Pass Scenic Byway

9.8/10Side Quest
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High-altitude alpine crossing connecting Big Cottonwood Canyon and Park City with endless rolling golden aspen slopes.

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Mount Nebo Scenic Byway

9.5/10Side Quest
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A peaceful 38-mile national scenic byway skirting the tallest peak in the Wasatch, bursting with red oaks and golden aspens.

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Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway

9.4/10Side Quest
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Follow US-89 through 43 miles of vertical limestone cliffs, golden riverside canopies, and vibrant mountain vistas.

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Pando Aspen Clone & Fish Lake Scenic Byway

9.2/10Side Quest
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Walk among the world's most massive living organism as thousands of genetically identical aspens turn radiant gold.

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Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway

9.1/10Side Quest
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A classic Salt Lake City mountain escape featuring golden aspen glades, rugged granite walls, and alpine reservoirs.

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Fairview Canyon & Energy Loop

8.8/10Side Quest
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Climb up the Wasatch Plateau on UT-31 for a multi-colored tapestry of aspens, pines, and sparkling alpine reservoirs.

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Scenic Byway 12 - Boulder Mountain

8.7/10Side Quest
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Traverse the shoulders of Boulder Mountain on Utah's premier All-American Road amid massive golden aspen stands.

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Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway & Brian Head

8.5/10Side Quest
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Gaze over ancient natural red rock amphitheaters rimmed by radiant golden aspens and bristling subalpine firs.

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La Sal Mountain Loop Road

8.4/10Side Quest
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A dramatic 60-mile loop climbing from Moab's red sandstone towers into high alpine aspen forests above Castle Valley.

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