The leaves are starting to fall in Denver, so it must be that time of year to view the fall foliage changing in the mountains. Thinking of taking a drive? Here is a guide to when the best time would be to view these leaves changing.
Starting in late September, the U.S. Forest Service will have a hotline with fall foliage updates: 1-800-354-4595
Places to go for fall foliage viewing -
Front Range: Peak to Peak Highway, Rocky Mountain National Park, Nederland, Evergreen
Northern Mountains: Steamboat, Rabbit Ears Pass
Central Mountains: The Maroon Bells, Aspen, Snowmass, Crested Butte, Breckenridge, Vail, Independence Pass
Southern Mountains: San Juan Skyway, Kebler Pass, Dallas Divide
Western Slope: The Grand Mesa
Here is a map that shows different areas of Colorado that offers the best area to view the leaves changing.
Weather forecasters are predicting areas above 12,000 feet will see some snow tonight. Fall is around the corner. Officially Fall begins on September 22, 2017.
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