Are you ready for an autumn escape? It’s the ideal time to get away. The summer heat has eased, the leaves are glorious, and the weather is perfect for making your getaway relaxing - and active. A fitness vacation doesn’t mean you are spending the morning in the gym. It can mean hiking through fall foliage or yoga with a view. We’ve got four perfect fall getaways across the country with a combination of fall scenery and plenty of opportunities to keep you moving.
How to Make Any Fall Getaway a Fitness Getaway
While we do have some favorite spots, you can make anywhere you go this fall a fitness getaway. From city to countryside, incorporate these tips:
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Don’t overbook your first day. Chances are that you spent some time on a plane or in a car. Leave some time on day one to move your body. Take a long, lingering walk downtown or explore a quiet path in a more remote destination.
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Plan on an active experience each day: from apple picking to a round of golf, plan movement along with leisure.
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Walk, instead of ride, if you can. Check out walking tours of major cities. Withlocals.com offers locals-guided walking tours in cities around the country - and the world. Don’t forget to pack Copper Fit Arch Relief Plus so you can keep up with the pack wherever the day takes you. The adjustable compression band with a built-in adaptive arch orthotic provides compression and relief for fallen arches, flat feet, and plantar fasciitis.
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Work out with a view: Google “outdoor yoga” or “outdoor bootcamp” at your destination.
Need some inspo for a fall vacation with a heavy dose of fitness? These four destinations offer the perfect combination of fall scenery, adventure, and plenty of opportunities to keep moving.
Stowe, Vermont
Come for the spectacular fall foliage, then enjoy a classic New England getaway by bike, foot, paddleboard, or kayak. Enjoy hikes for mountain views, bike the 5.3-mile Stowe Recreation Path, or mountain-bike local trails, and even kayak or paddleboard on nearby reservoirs and rivers. It’s the ultimate destination for “leaf peeping” - and adventure!
Bend, Oregon
An outdoor enthusiast’s dream, Bend offers hiking around the Cascade Lakes along with mountain biking trails. For a more leisurely pace, enjoy a stroll around Paulina Lake. Guided mountain bike rides are available along a 25 to 35-mile route that’s mostly downhill, with shorter options available, too. Whether you hike, golf, bike, paddle, or fish, end your days enjoying a brew from one of Bend’s many local breweries.
Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee/North Carolina
For miles and miles of majestic hiking trails surrounded by fall color, it’s hard to beat Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Popular options include Porters Creek Trail, Oconaluftee River Trail, and Hen Wallow Falls. Peak fall color varies from year to year, but the most spectacular displays at lower and mid elevations, below 4,000 feet, typically occur between mid-October and early November. Backroads.com hosts hiking and walking tours in the Smokies for many activity levels, and includes deluxe hotel accommodations after a long day on your feet.
Sedona, Arizona
Known for hundreds of scenic trails for hiking and biking through red sandstone formations, as well as a lively arts scene, Sedona has a little something for everyone. Sedona is also known for new age spiritual "vortexes" and for being officially designated as an International Dark Sky Community, meaning it enforces strict lighting codes to reduce light pollution and protect the visibility of the night sky. It’s the perfect place to hike the red-rock canyons in mild fall weather, then gaze at the night sky after the day is done.
What to Pack for an Active Fall Getaway
Active getaways mean plenty of time on your feet, so pack with movement and comfort in mind. Breathable layers are always a good idea in the fall, and a light rain jacket and waterproof footwear will keep you moving even if rain is on the radar.
For destinations with plenty of hiking and walking, consider packing the Copper Fit Mobilizer Knee Sleeve for compression support, recovery, and relief.
Fall travel can give you new ways to enjoy the season's beauty and get fit while doing it.
