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.
Updated: November 1, 2024
We Are Now Past Peak Color!
We had a warm ending to the fall color season and most of the leaves in our area have now fallen to the ground.
We now patiently await for temperatures to drop and look forward to a snowy winter season!
- Plan your fall color route(s)
- Join us for one of our great fall events
- Explore ways to enjoy the great outdoors before the snow flies
EXPLORE FALL COLOR IN AND AROUND CADILLAC
With hundreds of miles of mapped and signed routes, fall color exploration in Northern Michigan has never been easier! We have mapped out two incredible fall color routes throughout the Cadillac Area with turn-by-turn directions for each, making it easy for you to EXPLORE fall color! Pick a route below and get started!
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 areas 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 east 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.
FALL STORIES IN AND AROUND CADILLAC
*The Steam Railroading Institute will have fall color train rides arriving in Cadillac on October 26th & 27th from Mt.Pleasant! These trips are sold out but you can sign up for their event updates on the SRI page for additional opportunities in the future.
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.
PADDLING OUR WATERWAYS
Cadillac offers numerous inland lakes and two incredible paddling rivers in the Big Manistee River and Pine River. The fall color along our river basins are second to none! The high banks offers beautiful scenic fall color views from the river below that many have not experienced. Bring up 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
