One of the best parts of fall is going for a hike to see the ruby, gold, and vibrant orange leaves. This autumn, for one of the best spots to see fall foliage near Ottawa, you need to visit this incredible lookout trail. The trail is 30 minutes from Ottawa, at Gatineau Park in Chelsea. For the breathtaking view, you'll want to take on the King Mountain Trail. The 1.8-kilometre trail is a forest loop that's perfect for hikers of all levels. According to @elorawolk on Instagram, "It's a great hike, good for newbies and avid hikers alike and it's particularly lovely in the fall." View this post on Instagram managed to get out asses out of bed this morning, a true miracle A post shared by abby forrestπ (@abforr) on Oct 22, 2017 at 6:42am PDT If you follow the short loop, you'll walk through the forest to several viewing areas where you can enjoy some of the best spots to see leaves in fall near Ottawa. From the top of a mountain, you can enjoy views of the vibrant leaves and get the ultimate fall photo! View this post on Instagram hooray for wholesome hobbit hikes A post shared by Elora Wolk (@elorawolk) on Oct 22, 2017 at 12:43pm PDT It's incredible how far you can see from the viewing areas! You'll be able to see the Ottawa Valley and downtown Ottawa in the distance. Nature lover @salman.gsamar on Instagram highly praises this spot in the fall, saying, "It's a short and easy hike to get to the top and nothing beats the view in the fall." View this post on Instagram You know when you remember scenes from a childhood memory you think of yourself in the 3rd person? Well I wonder whether our memories from our current state will be in the 3rd person in the future as well or not? A post shared by π²π π«π¬π π π¦. π²π π¬π π± (@salman.gsamar) on Oct 29, 2018 at 9:57am PDT If you want to create a breathtaking fall photo, you need to add the King Mountain Trail to your fall bucket list. Visiting the hiking trail is free, and there's also free parking available nearby. If you don't have access to a car, there's also a convenient shuttle bus that runs from downtown Ottawa to Gatineau Park. King Mountain Trail Price: Free! Address: Gatineau Park, Chelsea, Quebec Why you need to go: Enjoy breathtaking views of the leaves in fall. Website