Fall Foliage Driving Tours

Deep Creek Lake, MD | leisure | 2 to 4 hours

15 Visitors Center Dr, McHenry, MD 21541, USA


Overview

The Garrett County Fall Foliage Driving Tours are self-guided scenic routes curated by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce to showcase the county's spectacular autumn color, typically peaking mid-October. Two routes are available: a Short Tour through Northern Garrett County (highlights: Friendsville, The Cove, and barn quilts) and an Extended Southern Tour (highlights: Bloomington Viaduct, Savage River, and the Mountain Maryland Scenic Byway). Maps available online at garrettheritage.com/fall-foliage-driving-tours and at the Visitors Center at 15 Visitors Center Drive in McHenry.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: Free
Duration: 2 to 4 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Peak October Foliage

    Garrett County's fall color peaks mid-October — the most vivid autumn foliage in western Maryland.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Two Curated Routes

    Short northern and extended southern routes hit different landscapes — easily combined in one day.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Download the Maps

    Download maps at garrettheritage.com first — cell service is unreliable on rural foliage routes.

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