With the official start to fall this weekend, it’s time to plan your fall foliage trip. It’s one of the most beautiful times to explore Colorado, whether in the high country or the Front Range and Foothills. With all of the moisture we’ve had this year, it’s going to be a season for the record books. If you want to get out and experience Colorado’s colors and are not up for a hike, there are plenty of scenic drives where you can see the beautiful fall foliage without breaking a sweat. Here are a few drives to check out.

Trail Ridge Road

Perhaps one of the most famous drives in Colorado, take a weekend to visit Rocky Mountain National Park and drive from Estes Park to Grand Lake. This drive is full of color and a lot more. You’ll see plenty of Elk and possibly some snowflakes. This legendary drive is one you won’t forget.

Peak To Peak Highway

This 55 mile stretch of Colorado beauty takes you from Blackhawk and Central City to Estes Park. Along with the colors, you can check out the historic Central City Opera House and capture the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Cache La Poudre to North Park

Head north to Fort Collins to check out this drive. You can see elk, deer, and moose wandering among the aspens and pines and drinking from the famed Cache La Poudre River. In addition, you can stop at The East Sand Dunes Natural Area and Red Feather Lakes for pictures. This trip is 101 miles and all perfect for fall colors.

Top of The Rockies

Want to go up high? Head west and to Copper Mountain for the official start of this drive, although there’s plenty to see along I-70 before Copper. Start at Copper Mountain and head to Leadville and then west to Aspen. This 82-mile drive takes you above 9,000 ft across the Continental Divide. Photo opportunities include old mines, high lakes, and Mt. Elbert. Historic Leadville is the highest incorporated city in America and a great place to stretch legs along the drive.

Fall River Road to St. Mary’s Alice Glacier

If you want to stay a little closer to the metro area, this 9-mile drive is perfect for you. Head west on I-70 to Fall River Road, then head north to the St. Mary’s trailhead. This stretch of road is winding and steep. If you want to stretch your legs, you can hike the 1.5-mile trail to the actual glacier. You’ll be rewarded with extraordinary colors and views.

Guanella Pass

Begin your trip just off I-70 in Georgetown and take the pass over to Grant and US-285. The breathtaking view will take you up to 11,669 ft. The drive itself is roughly an hour, but take your time; make a day of it to take in the beauty of this part of the state. It’s one of the more popular drives in the state, with plenty of hiking and camping along the way. After you get off the pass, take a quick turn and head to Kenosha pass on 285.

Conifer to South Park

This drive begins just 15 miles southwest of Denver and takes you 54 miles to historic South Park. You’ll travel over Kenosha Pass and through the beautiful South Park Valley on the other side. Stop and stretch your legs and take pictures at the top of the pass.

Grab your camera and go for a hike, ride a bike, or check out one of these and other scenic drives to find the best colors this year.