Cooler Autumn Air Sets These 8 Arizona Trails Ablaze With Golden Aspen and Maple Leaves

Arizona hides a colorful secret once summer loosens its grip on the high country. While the desert stays warm, the mountains up north trade green for gold, crimson, and amber almost overnight. Grab a jacket, pack a thermos, and point the car toward these eight trails where autumn puts on a show worth every mile. Here is where quaking aspens and fiery maples turn an ordinary weekend into pure magic. 1. Aspen Nature Loop, Flagstaff, AZ © Aspen Nature Loop, Flagstaff, AZ Sitting at a lofty 9,300 fe