Texas has forests? Of course we do, and if you haven’t ventured through them then you have never truly experienced all that the Lone Star State has to offer. Fall brings a bold palette of colors and breathtaking scenery to the already picturesque East Texas woodlands. The cities of Athens and Palestine have partnered together to plan out a 145-mile scenic driving trail in Texas’ Forest Trail Region along spectacular fall-immersed highways and roads connecting the two cities. Download your copy of the scenic road trip to the Pineywoods Autumn Trail to get started:
Timing is everything when it comes to fall foliage, so double-check when the leaves are turning and then head out!
mlhradio/Flickr The fall display typically peaks in mid- to-late November, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be beautiful changes occurring before or after.
From Dallas, the best start to the trail is in Athens, located about 75 miles the the southeast.
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Prepare for a spectacular display of autumn on this memorable road trip.
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The trail takes you through highways as well as backroads, so you can get the full nature experience.
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Your route can include as few or as many stops along the way as your time allows.
Tammy McGary/Flickr There’s so much to experience in East Texas.
Take time to hike…
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Marvel at the lakes…
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Enjoy the water-rich terrain…
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And be sure to bring your camera!
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You can zipline…
New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures/Facebook New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures offers special fall foliage outings and even nighttime zipline adventures for the daring! It is located at 7290 County Rd. 4328 in LaRue.
Fish at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens …
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center/Facebook The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center can be found at 5550 FM 2495 in Athens.
Visit the East Texas Arboretum…
City of Palestine Find it at 1601 Patterson Rd. in Athens.
And simply rediscover yourself.
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You can taste some truly magnificent Texas wine and take a wine tour…
Tara Vineyard and Winery Tara Vineyard is just one of several wineries and vineyards located along the scenic route.
Visit Davey Dogwood Park in Palestine…
City of Palestine Entrance can be found at N. Queen St. in Palestine.
And stay for some truly fiery sunsets.
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One thing is promised…
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You will NOT be disappointed!
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And will never look at Texas in quite the same way again.
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Where do you find the best foliage displays in Texas? Let us know in the comments!
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The fall display typically peaks in mid- to-late November, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be beautiful changes occurring before or after.
Steven Martin/Flickr
Tammy McGary/Flickr
There’s so much to experience in East Texas.
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center/Facebook
ms_mannix/Flickr
New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures/Facebook
New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures offers special fall foliage outings and even nighttime zipline adventures for the daring! It is located at 7290 County Rd. 4328 in LaRue.
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center can be found at 5550 FM 2495 in Athens.
City of Palestine
Find it at 1601 Patterson Rd. in Athens.
Knowsphotos/Flickr
Tara Vineyard and Winery
Tara Vineyard is just one of several wineries and vineyards located along the scenic route.
Entrance can be found at N. Queen St. in Palestine.
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