Fall Colors are here, and there are so many great resources for finding the best colors.
The real tip is to check the weather. If there has been enough rain and a gradual enough shift to cold the colors will be fantastic! Sometimes the colors don’t present themselves well because there has been a cold snap and the leaves just turn brown and drop. Sometimes it’s too wet or too dry and the leaves don’t turn well either.
I have investigated a few different links and found that these are some of the best for finding when and where is the best each season.
Some of my favorite drives include the Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway from Black Hawk to Estes Park (if you have time drop a coin in a slot! Maybe listen to some Elk Bugling).
Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway from Georgetown to Grant.
The Poudre Canyon – From Fort Collins to Cameron Pass. Always wonderful.
Fall River Road – It takes a pretty rugged vehicle to traverse the road but it’s well worth it.
Lastly is Boulder county road 130 from Nederland to Fourth of July Trailhead. This is dirt road for most of the trail (unless they paved it).
Check them out and let me know how you faired.
USDA Fall colors are here!
If you are interested in colors in Nebraska, Wyoming, or South Dakota, this list is where to start.
This is a map from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
This is from Colorado Parks and Wildlife too. It’s a wonderful list of the best places all throughout Colorado to catch the fall colors.
