Fall Colors 2020

[Colorado dreaming]

Anyone know about current fall foliage conditions around Buena Vista? Thinking of going there this weekend for some fall hikes to see the fall colors.

[Jon Frohlich]

Drove through yesterday and not much going on yet.

[Jharrell]

For those driving thru daily....did the Or will the low temps and snow last week cause the leaves to just turn brown or you think we still have a color show? Thanx

[Wentzl]

On the Road just to the north of Silverton. Prime colors will come early to the San Juans.

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[Wentzl]

Further down the road a day later.

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[OrngChocD]

From this evening on my drive along CR30, Lake City.

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[Trotter]

In the holy cross wilderness, about a third to half of the aspens have turned. The tundra is already at peak.

[nyker]

From northern New York today, some sugar maples and red maples are turning

[dwoodward13]

Wild Basin had nice some sections of color as did the Allenspark area this past weekend. Some vibrant stands in the Ozuel burn scar. Maybe peak next weekend?

[Wentzl]

Silverton is peaking now. Photos from 9/21/20

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[sxb05201]

Hey everyone. I don’t have Facebook or other social media apps so it’s hard for me to meet people. I want to visit the San Juan Mountain Range this Sunday through Wednesday and I was wondering if a) anybody wants to join me or b) if it feels safe to go alone for the first time. I know there’s usually tons of people on the trail during July and August, but not quite sure about the beginning of October. Thanks!

[OrngChocD]

Hey everyone. I don’t have Facebook or other social media apps so it’s hard for me to meet people. I want to visit the San Juan Mountain Range this Sunday through Wednesday and I was wondering if a) anybody wants to join me or b) if it feels safe to go alone for the first time. I know there’s usually tons of people on the trail during July and August, but not quite sure about the beginning of October. Thanks!

I (female) just returned (to Austin) from a 10-day road trip to SW CO. I hiked 6-9 miles in different parts of the San Juans on several days that I was there. I was by myself and hardly saw anyone on any trails but did not feel unsafe anywhere. It was my first time hiking and/or being there. I assume there would be fewer people in Oct than now but I generally feel safer/better with fewer people and dogs, though seeing a person occasionally is somewhat comforting in unfamiliar places.


OB Fall Colors:
The colors seemed to be much more vibrant on my drive south from Lake City on Sunday than when I drove up. I didn't have time to stop and take photos as I had to drive for 3+ hrs after my Handies hike. But here is one that I found very attractive. Somewhere west of Walsenburg along US-160 :

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