Let’s go on a drive today, Missouri! Carving out time for a long, leisurely drive doesn’t always mesh with our busy schedules. Long gone are the days of weekly Sunday drives through the country, at least for most of us. Now that autumn’s arrived, however, we’ve got the perfect excuse to spend an hour or two just admiring the fall foliage. This one-hour drive through Missouri is an ideal way to see the beautiful fall colors.
Roll down the windows to allow the crisp autumn air to filter in as you begin your 28-mile drive along Sugar Camp National Scenic Byway.
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The scenic byway consists of approximately eight miles of paved roads with the following 20 miles taking you down dirt and gravel roads as you wander through Mark Twain National Forest.
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Bring your camera along as the byway will lead you through some of the area’s most spectacularly colorful fall foliage.
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Don’t expect to find too much traffic along the road that provides sweeping views of hills, valleys, and the Ozark Mountains drenched in the colors of fall.
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While 28 miles isn’t a particularly long drive, you might want to allow some time to get out of the car to stretch your legs and to admire the views. (Can you think of a better backdrop for family photos or selfies?)
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If you’ve got plenty of time, bring along a picnic lunch. Sugar Camp Tower and Onyx Cave are both popular stops along the route.
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If you have time, you can also explore, Mark Twain National Forest. Table Rock Lake and Roaring River State Park are both within easy driving distance of the scenic byway, too.
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Click here for directions, from the USDA, for directions for Sugar Camp National Scenic Byway.
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What is your favorite scenic drive through Missouri? Join the conversation in the comments! Have time for a road trip? Then, pack your bags and hit the highway on this fall foliage road trip in Missouri. Click here to read more.
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Address: Sugar Camp National Forest Scenic Byway (recgovnpsdata), Eagle Rock, MO 65641, USA
