Scenic Fall Foliage Driving Trail

Cool, crisp temperatures of the fall season are arriving in Athens and with that comes an onset of autumn color. Each autumn in Athens, the picturesque landscape transforms to vibrant colors throughout the East Texas woodlands.

The City of Athens Department of Tourism offers a scenic driving trail for visitors to take this fall season to view the fall foliage of East Texas. Here you will find beautiful autumn color displays of the deciduous trees including oaks, maples, sweetgums and sumacs.

The 55-mile self-guided driving trail includes several points of interest such as the NY-TX Zipline Adventures, located atop the highest point in Henderson County; the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, where visitors can walk the interpretive wetland trail and learn about the hatchery; next visitors can stroll through the gardens at the East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society and visit Tara Vineyard and Winery; the oldest winery in Henderson County.

Autumn color is expected through late November. Please click here to check foliage reports or call 1-888-294-2847 to request a free visitor's guide.