When Will Colorado's Fall Colors Peak in 2024?

Whether you like it or not, fall will happen leading to winter. Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let's take a minute and celebrate the beautiful colors we'll see across Colorado.

If you're like us, you'll pack up the car, and head to the mountains to bask in the warm glow of autumn's changing hues.

Where are the Best Places to View Fall Colors in Colorado?

For me, I love to head to Colorado's Grand Mesa. It's just a short drive from Grand Junction, and packed with aspen trees glimmering in gold.

Another one of my favorite drives is Kebbler Pass which is home to one of the largest aspen stands in the world.

Of course, if you don't want to head too far off the beaten path, just driving I-70 will gift you with beautiful hues throughout the fall color season.

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When Exactly Will the Fall Colors Peak in Colorado?

That depends on which part of the state you want to visit. If you're adventurous, you can hit all the region Colorado has to offer.

We'll see trees transforming from their summer greens into their fall golds, oranges and reds the second week of September.

In the higher elevations, you may see some changes the first week of September, even the end of August.

Scroll through the gallery below to see the best times to view fall colors:

When Will Colorado's Fall Colors Peak in 2024

One of Colorado's favorite fall pastimes is heading to the mountains to see all the fall colors. When, exactly, will it be the perfect time to check them out?

There are so many great fall color drives around Colorado, that it's hard to choose a favorite. Colorado has something to offer everyone if you're looking for a short afternoon outing or a weekend away in the crisp fall air.

Gallery Credit: Tim Gray

12 Amazing Colorado Drives for Viewing the Fall Colors

Check out 12 of the most popular fall color drives to put on your Colorado bucket list. Scroll on to learn about fall color routes in each part of the state that are perfect for enjoying the changing seasons.

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Places You Need to Visit to View Colorado's Awesome Fall Colors

We asked you to tell us about some of your favorite places to view the fall colors in Colorado. See some of the popular destinations you told us about below with directions to get you there before the fall colors are gone for the season.

Gallery Credit: Wes Adams

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