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Colorado Fall Colors

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Posted by Kirk Cypel on September 13, 2010 at 5:55 PM
I'm planning a trip to Colorado either next week, sept 13 - 17, or the week after, sept 27 - 30. My intention is to catch the fall colors. Can anyone tell me whether i should plan to go earlier or later and where my best chances are for catching great color?

Thanks so much.
Posted by CAZ on September 13, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Kirk:

The Sept. 27-30 time frame would give you a good shot at the falls colors around Aspen (Maroon Bells, Crystal Mill, etc.) and Crested Butte (Kebler Pass). The Sept. 13-17 time frame, which begins today, is a bit early to get any of the classic Colorado Fall colors.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on September 13, 2010 at 10:08 PM
Twin Lakes, between Leadville and Aspen is usually a good early spot - around mid-September.
Posted by Tim Visser on September 14, 2010 at 2:35 AM
I would recommend Sept 27 - 30 and go to Ridgway and shoot in that area, you will be there probably around peak time if it holds true again this year.

Tim
Posted by Rod Hanna on September 14, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Check out the Fall Colors Report thread...