Vermont Fall Foliage Guide: The Best Leaf Peeping Near Woodstock, VT

The Route 4 corridor becomes a lot more colorful when autumn arrives in Vermont, transforming into one of New England’s most spectacular displays of fall foliage. Woodstock serves as an ideal base from which to leaf-peep during this time of year. 

The area offers a combination of scenic drives, hiking trails, and charming New England hospitality. If you’re looking for the best places to leaf peep near Woodstock, this guide will help you find one that matches your mood and preferences.

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Scenic Drives and Local Favorites

Route 4: The Classic Foliage Drive

Route 4 is the crown jewel of Vermont leaf-peeping routes. Along this highway, you’ll find rolling hills ablaze with crimson maples, golden birches, and amber oaks. As you drive between Woodstock and Killington, you’ll find plenty of places to pull off, breathe in the crisp autumn air, and take Instagram-worthy photos of the stunning and colorful landscape.

Quechee Gorge: Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon

Your fall foliage tour wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t stop by Quechee Gorge. This 165-foot-deep chasm creates a dramatic frame for autumn colors, with trees creating vibrant walls of foliage that the Ottauquechee River cuts through. Views are great from both the bridge overlook and the trail that leads down to the gorge floor.

Hikes With Stunning Views

Mt. Tom: The Local’s Choice

For those who don’t mind putting in a little work for their views, Mount Tom offers panoramic vistas of the entire Ottauquechee River Valley as it drapes itself in fall colors. This moderate 3.7-mile loop rewards those who put in the effort with 360-degree views from the summit. From there, you can easily spot the historic village below as well as the ocean of autumn brilliance that surrounds it. The Faulkner Trail offers a steady climb that keeps hikers working but not exhausted.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park combines conservation history with accessible hiking trails through managed forests. The carriage road network is a gentle, family-friendly trail that will take you beneath towering sugar maples and around the historic Pogue pond. This park also has a summit trail to Mount Tom, offering different routing options than the Faulkner Trail.

Enjoy Fall Foliage and Stop by Sunday Drive

After a day exploring Vermont’s spectacular autumn landscapes, many visitors find the perfect way to unwind is to visit Sunday Drive, Woodstock’s woman-owned recreational cannabis dispensary on Woodstock Road. Located near the Taftsville covered bridge and just minutes from hiking trailheads, our dispensary has a range of products that will help you recover from a long day of walking.

On our shelves, you’ll find edibles, topicals, and pre-rolls, an ideal selection for relaxing after a day of leaf-peeping adventures. Mountain Girl by Forbins Finest is a crisp, earthy strain that’s perfect to maintain the day’s connection with nature. If your legs are sore after a long day of walking, Highly Rooted’s Whipped Body Butter topical is a great way to relieve the discomfort.

Whether you want to enhance your appreciation of the fall foliage during the day or unwind from a day of hiking, the knowledgeable all-female staff at Sunday Drive can help you find the perfect product. Stop in today to see our daily specials and experience our welcoming atmosphere.

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