09/10/2026
COLORADO LEAF-PEEPERS ALERT!
🍂If you have a trip planned to see the aspens this year, you’ll want to adjust your calendar! Experts are reporting that the fall colors are arriving roughly 7 to 10 days earlier than normal for 2026 due to a hot, dry summer.Because fall foliage is all about elevation, the high peaks are already starting to flash gold! 🏔️✨Here is the quick breakdown of where to catch the peak colors this year:👉 Northern Mountains (Steamboat, Rabbit Ears Pass): Sept 10 – Sept 22👉 RMNP & Front Range (Peak to Peak Hwy): Sept 13 – Sept 24👉 Central Resorts (Aspen, Vail, Summit County): Sept 16 – Sept 28👉 Southwest / San Juans (Crested Butte, Telluride): Sept 18 – Sept 29👉 Southern Foothills (Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs): Sept 23 – Oct 3💡 Quick Leaf-Peeping Tip: If your favorite spot is already past peak when you arrive, don't panic! Just drive down to a lower elevation valley where the trees are likely just getting started. 🚗💛
