7 best places to see fall foliage in Utah

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PARK CITY — When it comes to fall colors, Park City knows how to paint a scene.

That's according to TripAdvisor that ranked Park City as the sixth-best fall foliage destination in the country. Nestled deep in the heart of Summit County, one need only to take a drive on Interstate 80 through Parley's Canyon to view an explosion of green, red, yellow and orange.

TripAdvisor looked at the quality and quantity of reviews from millions of travelers to determine the rankings. New England was crowned king of fall, with locations in Vermont and New Hampshire taking the top two spots on the list.

Aspen, Colorado, came in third, followed by Niagara Falls, New York, and Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

But Park City isn't the only place in Utah were leaf lovers can go to find autumn at its finest. We've compiled a list of locations that boast stunning scenery that might just inspire you to wrap up in a sweater and grab a pumpkin spice steamer.

Alpine Loop

The 27-mile Alpine Loop Scenic Highway runs through American Fork Canyon into the Uinta National Forest and Provo Canyon offers magnificent views of Mt. Timpanogas, Tibble Fork Reservoir, Sundance and Cascade Springs.

Emigration Canyon

Start east on Sunnyside Avenue from Salt Lake City and find yourself lost in trees of all colors. If you'd rather explore on foot, the canyon offers a variety of trails that allow for maximum foliage exposure.

Mt. Nebo Loop

The Mount Nebo Loop starts in Payson and ends in Nephi. For those who'd rather stay in the car, this drive offers trees and views aplenty. Hikers can enjoy trailheads that lead out to Grotto Falls or The Devil's Kitchen.

(Photo: Justin McFarland/Bogley.com)
(Photo: Justin McFarland/Bogley.com)

Logan Canyon

A designated National Scenic Byway, U.S. 89 through Logan Canyon connects Cache Valley and Bear Lake Valley. Enjoy the beauty from 7,800 feet and be sure to pull off at one of the canyon's many lookout points.

Highway 14 (Cedar Mountain)

Known as the Markagunt High Plateau Scenic Byway, this highway travels 40 miles from Highway 89 to Cedar City and across Cedar Mountain. Fall-seekers can spot a breathtaking landscape of volcanic rock, white-barked aspen trees and pines.

Webster Flat is the best place to find autumn colors — the turnoff is about 3 miles west of where Highway 14 meets Highway 148.

Big Cottonwood Canyon (Solitude and Brighton)

Take I-215 to Highway 190 to the mouth of Big Cottonwood. As you head east up the canyon, you'll find yourself lost in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The 15-mile canyon is a haven for bikers, hikers, picnickers and fisherman alike.

Millcreek Canyon

Nestled on the outskirts of downtown Salt Lake City, Millcreek Canyon is an easily accessible place to view the magnificent foliage. One need not leave their car to see a canopy of fall color with trees hang over the road, producing an autumn wonderland this time of year.

For those who want to get out and experience the fall air, Millcreek offers a broad range of trails for hikers of all skill levels.

TripAdvisor reports 82 percent of travelers surveyed plan to take an autumn escape this year, and nearly 50 percent will check out fall leaves in the next few weeks.

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