It’s now September, which means it won’t be long before the leaves are changing in West Virginia! This road trip will take you to some of the most scenic spots in the Mountain State, where you can take in all the beautiful colors and get some impressive photos. The drive will take just a little bit over 6 hours, so it’s perfect for a weekend when you can take a couple of days to stop and enjoy the scenery. Take a look.

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  1. Coopers Rock

WikiMedia Commons/Aparkswv The overlook here provides vast views, and is a wonderful way to start your trip!

  1. Douglas Falls

http://www.ForestWander.com Enjoy this underrated waterfall just outside the quiet little town of Thomas.

  1. Blackwater Falls State Park

http://www.ForestWander.com The impressive wateralls at this park are even more beautiful framed by colorful leaves.

  1. Elkins Depot

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad/Facebook Catch a train ride here on the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad for a leisurely view of the leaves turning in the mountains.

  1. Summersville Lake

NPS This beautiful lake is a great place to take a boat ride and enjoy the changing season.

  1. New River Gorge Bridge

Pixabay/skeeze This iconic spot in West Virginia is even more stunningly beautiful when the colors are popping.

  1. Babcock State Park

http://www.ForestWander.com Another classic West Virginia scene is just perfect in the fall.

  1. Grandview

Flickr/foto4lizzie The overlook here definitely lives up to its name. Get gorgeous views of the leaves changing over the New River.

If you don’t have a full weekend to devote to a road trip, check out this map to see the best dates to see the colors in your area!

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WikiMedia Commons/Aparkswv

The overlook here provides vast views, and is a wonderful way to start your trip!

http://www.ForestWander.com

Enjoy this underrated waterfall just outside the quiet little town of Thomas.

The impressive wateralls at this park are even more beautiful framed by colorful leaves.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad/Facebook

Catch a train ride here on the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad for a leisurely view of the leaves turning in the mountains.

NPS

This beautiful lake is a great place to take a boat ride and enjoy the changing season.

Pixabay/skeeze

This iconic spot in West Virginia is even more stunningly beautiful when the colors are popping.

Another classic West Virginia scene is just perfect in the fall.

Flickr/foto4lizzie

The overlook here definitely lives up to its name. Get gorgeous views of the leaves changing over the New River.

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