There are plenty of days left to make the most of the fall season, so why not spend them taking in amazing views at some of the most picturesque parts of the Great Lakes state?
The County Road Association of Michigan has released its list of the best local roads for fall colors you don’t want to miss in 2024. Over 30 local road agencies who know these areas the best contributed to the list, said County Road Association of Michigan CEO Denise Donohue.
“Taking a fall color tour down a county road is a great way to spend an afternoon,” Donohue said in a statement. “Michigan’s colors are among the best in the country, making fall the perfect opportunity to go out and enjoy the state’s natural beauty.”
Peak viewing conditions are expected to last until Oct. 23. Before all the trees shed their leaves, here are a few suggestions from the association’s list for the best sights in Michigan:
Upper Peninsula
Chippewa County
- North and South Caribou Lake Roads in the DeTour Village area.
- Gogomain Road from Goetzville to Pickford.
- Lakeshore Drive from Brimley to M123.
- Salt Point Road from M28 to Lakeshore Drive.
Iron County
- Ottawa Lake Road/Hagerman Lake Road loop.
- Pentoga Trail (County Road 639) to County Road 424 along Chicagon Lake and Pentoga Road from County Road 424 to Brule River.
- Bates-Amasa Road (County Road 643) U.S. Highway 2 to U.S. Highway 141 by Paint River and Hemlock River.
- Gibbs City Road and Ponozzo Road.
Marquette County
- Triple A off County Road 510 in Big Bay.
- M-35 from County Road 480 to Gwinn.
Northern Lower Peninsula
Antrim County
- Deadman’s Hill Road from U.S. Highway 131, Deadman’s Hill Overlook viewing Jordan Valley.
- Eddy School Road between Bellaire and M66.
- Alba Highway between M66 and U.S. Highway 131.
- “The Breezeway” C48 Atwood Road between U.S. Highway 31 in Atwood and Boyne Falls in Charlevoix County.
Grand Traverse County
- Supply Road.
- Hobbs Highway.
- J. Maddy Parkway.
Wexford County
- Fall Color Scenic Routes, all starting from downtown Cadillac:
- Route 1: Cadillac Lakes (20 miles).
- Route 2: Hodenpyl Dam (70 miles).
- Route 3: Pine River (65 miles).
- Route 4: Lake Missaukee (35 miles).
Mid-Michigan
Clinton County
- Maple Rapids Road from Harris Road to Tallman Road.
- Tallman Road from Maple Rapids Road to Stone Road.
- Stone Road from Tallman Road to Wacousta Road.
- Wacousta Road from Stone Road to Hyde Road.
- Peacock Road from M78 to Cutler Road.
- Clark Road from Upton Road East.
Jackson County
- Seymour Road from North Elm Avenue to Trist Road.
- Kimmel Road from Thorne Road to Draper Road.
West Michigan
Kalamazoo County
- Route 1: East Kalamazoo County — Starting from the intersection of 29th Street and Q Avenue (51 Miles).
- Route 2: North Kalamazoo County — Starting from the intersection of 33rd Street and G Avenue (45 Miles).
- Route 3: South Kalamazoo County — Starting from the intersection of 8th Street and O Avenue (73 Miles).
Kent County
- Honey Creek Avenue from Pettis Avenue to Cannonsburg Road.
- Bailey Drive from Vergennes Street to Lincoln Lake Avenue.
- Fallasburg Park Drive from Lincoln Lake Avenue to Gavin Lake Avenue.
- 5 Mile Road from Lincoln Lake Avenue to Gavin Lake Avenue.
- Gavin Lake Road from 5-mile Road to Belding Road.
- Wabasis Avenue from Belding Road to 12 Mile Road.
- Ramsdell Drive from 5 Mile Road to 11 Mile Road.
Muskegon County
- Memorial Drive to Michillinda Road.
- Along Lake Michigan shoreline and Duck Lake.
Southeast Michigan
Macomb County
- 24 Mile Road between Van Dyke Freeway and Shelby Road.
- Tillson Street between Sisson Street and South Main Street.
- M53 between 28 Mile Road and 32 Mile Road.
- Lakeshore Drive between 8 Mile Road and Marter Road.
- Macomb Orchard Trail.
- Campground Road between 29 Mile Road and 31 Mile Road.
- Mt. Vernon Road between Dean Road and 31 Mile Road.
Oakland County
- Independence Township:
- Rattalee Lake between Ellis and M15.
- Hadley Road between M15 and Shappie.
- Shappie Road between Hadley and Perry Lake Road.
- Pine Knob Road between Sashabaw and Clarkston Road.
- Commerce Township:
- Wixom Road — Charm to Sleeth/Duck Lake intersection.
- Richardson Road — Martin Parkway to Newton.
- Wise Road — Canal to Carrol Lake.
- Southfield Township:
- Beverly Road from 13 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road that passes by the Evans Nature Preserve.
Washtenaw County
- Huron River Drive between Mast Road and U.S. Highway 23.
- North Territorial Road between U.S. Highway 23 and M52.
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