Take a Fall Drive Through Carson Valley in a Chevrolet Equinox or Blazer

October 21st, 2026 by
2026 Chevrolet Equinox on Carson Valley Scenic Drive in fall with Sierra Nevada and golden autumn foliage in the background

October is when the Carson Valley earns its reputation. Maples along State Route 88 near Gardnerville turn scarlet, the cottonwoods near Genoa glow gold, and the road out to Hope Valley pays back anyone who makes the 20-minute drive southwest of Minden with a scene that stops traffic. A fair question, if you’re planning that…