The Ultimate Guide to Colorado's Leaf Peeping Season
It's nearly time for one of our favorite seasons in Colorado and this year is expected to be better than ever!
When to See Fall Colors
According to 9News we should be able to see some fall colors already...
September 15-29: Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley
September 17-30: I-70 Corridor
September 20 - October 3: Aspen, Buena Vista, and Salida
September 22 - October 4: Foothills and Telluride
September 25 - October 10: Pueblo
October 1-16: Pagosa Springs
Image courtesy of SmokyMountains.com
5 Scenic Drives to See Fall Colors
Independence Pass
Twin Lakes to Aspen
Length: 32 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Trail Ridge Road
Estes Park to Grand Lake
Length: 48 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours
Kebler Pass
Crested Butte to Paonia
Length: 30 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Guanella Pass
Georgetown to Grant
Length: 22 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour
Grand Mesa Byway
Mesa to Cedaredge
Length: 63 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours
Top 5 Hikes to Experience Fall Foliage On Foot
Crater Lake
Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness | 3.5 miles | Moderate | Out and Back
Kenosha Pass
Jefferson | 11.5 miles | Moderate | Out and Back
Herman Gulch
Silver Plume | 6.4 miles | Hard | Out and Back
Lost Lake via the Hessie Trail
Nederland | 4 miles | Moderate | Out and Back
Raccoon Trail
Golden Gate Canyon State Park | 3.4 miles | Moderate | Loop
