Take A 1-Hour Drive Through Montana To See This Year's Beautiful Fall Colors
The window of time to see fall foliage in Montana is fairly narrow, especially since our winters tend to start early. That being said, if you have the time to take an October road trip, you don’t have to drive all the way to Whitefish or Glacier National Park to see autumn’s finest hues. The Paradise Valley Scenic Loop is often more accessible, and it’s stunning this time of year.
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It starts just south of Livingston, where you'll head south on US Highway 89.
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But by early October, traffic slows down quite a bit.
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The fall foliage is most vibrant in early October, but you'll enjoy colorful scenery long past Halloween.
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The road practically parallels it, and you'll find the most vibrant autumn hues here.
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Take note of all the delicate aspen trees that almost seem to quake in the breeze.
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You'll eventually merge back on to US-89 North and return to your starting point. This scenic loop is stunning in any season, but there's truly something magical about it in the fall.
Have you ever driven this loop in the autumn? You’ve still got some time to enjoy a fall day trip or two before winter’s arrival.
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