Alabama Scenic Drives
5 Alabama scenic drives for 2026. Predicted peaks run from Oct 24 to Nov 4.
Roads, byways and driving tours where the color can be seen from the car, with a predicted peak for each. 1 is in its predicted peak window now. Also in Alabama: hikes, parks. All of Alabama on the map.
All 5 scenic drives in Alabama
| Place | Area | Predicted peak | Window | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River Canyon Rim Parkway A 23-mile road along the western rim of Little River Canyon, with overlooks above the gorge. | Fort Payne | Late October | Oct 19 – Oct 29 | In window now |
| Natchez Trace Parkway A scenic drive past oaks, hickories, sweetgums, and maples. | Gravelly Springs | Early November | Oct 27 – Nov 6 | Upcoming |
| Lookout Mountain Parkway A scenic drive through North Alabama where you can see the foliage without leaving the car. | Fort Payne | Early November | Oct 28 – Nov 7 | Upcoming |
| Oneonta & Blount County Excellent for a scenic driving tour of historic covered bridges (like Horton Mill and Swann) framed by beautiful fall colors. | Oneonta | Early November | Oct 28 – Nov 7 | Upcoming |
| Cullman County Home to the historic Clarkson Covered Bridge and Ave Maria Grotto, which look striking surrounded by seasonal colors. | Cullman County | Early November | Oct 30 – Nov 9 | Upcoming |
By area
- Cullman County · 1
- Fort Payne · 2
- Gravelly Springs · 1
- Oneonta · 1
Scenic Drives in other states
- Louisiana · 1
- Mississippi · 1