PHOENIX — Arizona may be known for desert heat and saguaros, but come fall, the state’s High Country transforms into a kaleidoscope of gold, crimson, and amber. Some of the most stunning fall foliage in the Southwest can be found along the state’s scenic roads.

Here are four drives that showcase the season’s best, along with when to go and what trees to watch for.

The Coronado Trail (U.S. Route 191, Alpine to Morenci)

The Coronado Trail, one of the state’s most remote highways, winds through the White Mountains and down into oak-filled canyons. According to this 123-mile stretch offers dramatic elevation changes, with sweeping views and solitude that highlight fall’s vivid display.

Peak color appears from mid-September through mid-October in the higher elevations around Alpine and Hann

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