The changing of the leaves in Kentucky is almost as famed as the changing of the guard, but it’s by far, more beautiful. The colors change from shades of green to an incredible palette of autumn shades, including hues of gold, red, orange, brown, and yellow. Even better, we have such an enormous amount of acreage via forests and parks, the vibrant colors can be enjoyed almost anywhere in the state.
Here are 10 of the most incredible places to experience a Kentucky fall:
- Shanty Hollow Lake
Black Out Bill This fish filled reservoir is primarily in Warren County, but partially in Edmondon as well.
- Bernheim Forest
Irena Moskalev The shades of gold, yellow and orange are so vivid in Bernheim by Clermont, they seem to burst out of the forest shadow. There are both hiking and driving trails to view this natural phenomenon.
- Breaks Interstate Park
Wiki This southeastern national park was said to be first visited by Daniel Boone, in 1767. The beauty of the area leaves no reason for doubts as to why he chose to stay a while.
- Grayson Lake and Dam
USACOE This wonderful fishing area offers a variety of views to enjoy the surrounding foliage. No matter your location, on the dam or in the water, everywhere you look is beauty.
- Greenbo Lake
Flonight Greenup County is home to this 181 acre lake and the surrounding forest gives visitors a breathtaking view of Mother Nature.
- Jefferson Memorial Forest
Wiki There is 6500 acres of forest in Louisville, and each year as the leaves change, the environment becomes magical everywhere in it.
- Martin’s Fork Lake
Wiki The fall colors reflect on this Harlan County lake as the fog rolls in the distance.
- Nolin River
Wiki This aerial view of Nolin in the autumn is amazing with its hues of gold, orange and red, glistening off the rolling river.
- Red River Gorge
Edgar Merchan Looking out over the Gorge during Autumn is like seeing an artist’s rendition of living trees and foliage.
- Any Red River Gorge Trails
J. Deering Davies Take a stroll on one of the variety of trails and enjoy the changing of the leaves up close.
Anywhere across Kentucky that has some acreage of trees takes on a fiery, almost magical appearance during the fall season. Forests glow as the sun sets behind them, giving the appearance of flames bursting out towards the sky. These are just a few places to enjoy the changing of the leaves. What are your favorite places to watch the leaves change colors? Tell us in the comments. Pictures are welcome as well.
Black Out Bill
This fish filled reservoir is primarily in Warren County, but partially in Edmondon as well.
Irena Moskalev
The shades of gold, yellow and orange are so vivid in Bernheim by Clermont, they seem to burst out of the forest shadow. There are both hiking and driving trails to view this natural phenomenon.
Wiki
This southeastern national park was said to be first visited by Daniel Boone, in 1767. The beauty of the area leaves no reason for doubts as to why he chose to stay a while.
USACOE
This wonderful fishing area offers a variety of views to enjoy the surrounding foliage. No matter your location, on the dam or in the water, everywhere you look is beauty.
Flonight
Greenup County is home to this 181 acre lake and the surrounding forest gives visitors a breathtaking view of Mother Nature.
Wiki
There is 6500 acres of forest in Louisville, and each year as the leaves change, the environment becomes magical everywhere in it.
The fall colors reflect on this Harlan County lake as the fog rolls in the distance.
This aerial view of Nolin in the autumn is amazing with its hues of gold, orange and red, glistening off the rolling river.
Edgar Merchan
Looking out over the Gorge during Autumn is like seeing an artist’s rendition of living trees and foliage.
J. Deering Davies
Take a stroll on one of the variety of trails and enjoy the changing of the leaves up close.
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