There’s something special about hiking in October. The bugs are gone, the air is crisp, and the trails are painted in red, gold, and orange. If you're chasing those slow, scenic moments with zero crowds and maximum views, these fall hikes are the move.
Here are five easy-to-moderate hikes with serious autumn energy, and the gear to keep you lifted every step of the way.
1. Bear Peak (Boulder, CO)
This Front Range gem offers expansive views of the Flatirons and golden aspens by mid-October. The climb is worth it—and the sunrise hits different from the summit.
Wear this: Find Your Peak Hoodie
2. Overlook Mountain (Catskills, NY)
A moderate hike with epic foliage and a fire tower view. Old hotel ruins make this trail especially unique in the fall mist. Bring a camera.
Wear this: Flat Bill Rope Cap + layers for foggy mornings
3. Craggy Gardens (Blue Ridge Parkway, NC)
Easy and stunning. The short trail opens up to panoramic mountain ridges surrounded by changing leaves. Great for golden hour picnics.
Wear this: Wind and Rain Coat
4. Cecret Lake (Albion Basin, UT)
Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, this hike is family-friendly and peak foliage hits early October. Quiet, serene, and alpine-laced.
Layer up: Hoodie + Cap combo = trail-ready.
5. Mount Mansfield via Long Trail (Stowe, VT)
Vermont in the fall? Say less. Hike the state’s highest peak and catch legendary 360° leaf-peeping from the ridge. Bucket list stuff.
Wear this: All the layers. Thank us later.
🍁 Final Thoughts: Chill Weather, Strong Views
These best fall hikes of 2025 aren’t just about fitness—they're about grounding yourself. Bring your camera, your crew, and your favorite Lifted Lines layers. This is what the Lifted Life looks like in October.
