Colorado's Fall Leaves Drive Guide

 
 

Looking for a picturesque drive/hike to ring in the new season?

Below you’ll find a map of estimated peak dates, as well as a list of beautiful fall drives!

 
 

Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
55 mile route
Features: Rocky Mountain National Park, Golden Gate Canyon State Park

West Elk Loop
205 mile loop
Features: White River, Gunnison National Forest, Black Canyon, Cureceti National Recreation Area, Crawford and Paonia State Parks

Dallas Divide via Last Dollar Road
40 mile route (unpaved)
Features: Wilson Peak (as seen on Coors beer)

Castle Creek Road
13 mile route
Features: Maroon Bells
Tip: This is a popular biker road, so drive carefully!

Guanella Pass
23 mile route
Features: Georgetown

Squaw Pass
22 mile route
Features: Echo Lake, Mount Evans

Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway
114 mile route
Features: Independence Pass
Tip: This three hour drive has many photo opportunities + wildlife viewing areas - so bring your camera!

Bear Lake Road
23 mile loop
Features: Rocky Mountain National Park
Tip: Go early to avoid traffic + watch for wildlife!

For an interactive map that updates daily, check out ExploreFall.com!

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