ALL WAYS
EXPLORING FALL
Breath taking views can be seen from any path. Explore Cadillac from your car, bicycle, kayak, canoe, motorcycle, or by foot. Experience unforgettable views however you travel.
The First Signs of Fall
It's still warm outside, but if you look closely, some trees are just beginning to yellow. Don't miss warm-weather activities while they're here! Check back soon for fall color updates.
Updated: September 14, 2026
Fall Color Watch - Submit Your Views!
Map last updated: 9/11/26
Explore recent fall color photos around the Cadillac area. Click each photo to see the date (colors change quickly!)
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Fall Color Loops in Northwest Michigan
With hundreds of miles of mapped and signed routes, fall color exploration in the Cadillac area has never been easier!
IN-TOWN CADILLAC ROUTE: Enjoy fall in the heart of Downtown Cadillac. Enjoy a ride (by bike or car) around the 7-mile Cadillac Foot and Bike Path as you experience some of the area’s top foodie and spirits stops, along with unique boutique shops with great fall fashion and one-of-a-kind finds. Extend your trip by meandering around Lake Mitchell, where you will enter the eastern edge of the Manistee National Forest.
AROUND CADILLAC ROUTES: At about 200 total miles, the “Around Cadillac Loops” consist of an eastern and western segment that will take you to numerous scenic fall overlooks, great hiking experiences, and plenty of farm markets and made-in-Michigan boutique finds. Along this route, you will cross both the Big Manistee and Pine River and experience stunning fall canopies on some of our best fall color roads.
STAY IN CADILLAC
We have a variety of resorts, hotels, motels, cabins & campgrounds perfect for all seasons!
FALL COLOR ON THE TRAILS
The Cadillac area offers over 200 miles of trails year around. Whether you are on an ORV, hiking, biking or walking, we have a trail for you! All of our trails have public access with either free parking, or MDNR recreation pass parking Fall is an incredible time to get out, enjoy some color and stretch your legs. Start exploring our trails on our top rated hiking or biking trails below.
FALL COLOR ON THE WATER
Cadillac offers numerous inland lakes and two incredible paddling rivers in the Big Manistee River and Pine River. The high banks offer beautiful scenic fall color views from the river below. Bring your boat – or rent one from any of our liveries – this fall color season and enjoy a float on our waters!
FALL COLOR UPDATES FROM THE WATER
Pine River Paddlesports – Pine River Color Updates
Pilgrim Village – Lakes & Fishing Report
