Patch Picks: Best Foliage Views in the West Suburbs

Patch picks some of the fabulous finds for fall colors in and around the northwestern Twin Cities suburbs of Albertville, Fridley, Maple Grove, Plymouth, St. Michael and around Lake Minnetonka.

Posted by Wendy Erlien (Editor), September 28, 2011 at 07:34 pm

Fall colors will be hitting their peak at the end of September and beginning of October.

If you want to take a drive, walk or bike among the autumn hues, here are some ideas of fall friendly places to visit in the northwest metro area. Show or tell Patch your best find for fall colors by uploading your fall pictures or sharing your favorite place to see fall colors.

Click on the bolded park or trail name for more information about the destination.

5100 E River Rd, Fridley, MN 55421

9400 Fernbrook Ln N., Maple Grove, MN 55369

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, part of the Three Rivers Park District

12595 Park Drive, Hanover, MN 55374

, maintained by the Three Rivers Park District. The Dakota Regional Trail stretches from Wayzata to Lake Waconia in Carver County.

13351 Elm Creek Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369

, part of the Three Rivers Park District

12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN

Parker's Lake Park

County Road 6 and Niagara Lane/Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth

100 85th Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432