As the weather begins to cool down and pumpkin spice fills the air, you know that can only mean one thing: fall is nearly here in Colorado! And with it, comes the beautiful fall colors.
That's right! With fall officially arriving, the leaf-peeping season is getting closer and closer. So, we've put together a guide on when and where you'll see the leaves start changing. Check it out below, and don't forget your camera!
When You'll See Fall Colors in Colorado 2024:
The Farmers' Almanac is predicting that peak fall color will hit Colorado between mid-to-late September.
- Northern Mountains: mid to late-September
- I-70 area: mid to late-September
- Central mountains: end of September into early October
- Southern mountains: early to mid-October
Where You'll See Fall Colors in Colorado:
- Within 1 hour of Denver:
- Within 2 hours of Denver:
- Within 3-4 hours of Denver: