Colorado’s fall foliage has already begun. According to CBS News ColoradoThe colors will arrive sooner than expected, due to “moderate to extreme drought” in mountainous areas and recent cold nights. You’ll have to make a trip as soon as possible if you want to enjoy the beautiful oranges, yellows golds and reds that cover the state’s cottonwoods, scrub oaks and quaking Aspens.
It’s vital to plan ahead as the timing of peak color changes depending on where you are. concrete leaf-peeping game plan. There’s no need to panic. Two scenic drives offer some of the best views of fall foliage. What’s the best part? The best part? They are both just outside Denver.
Peak to Peak Scenic Byways or Lariat Loop Scenic Byways can be the perfect day trip from the Mile High CityWith views that last for days, you’ll have access to Colorado must-see attractions and fall scenes that are picture perfect.
Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
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A 55 mile drive from Estes Park to Black Hawk, or vice versa. Peak to Peak Colorado’s oldest scenic route. You can drive through the entire state in about 80 minutes. Rocky Mountain National ParkThe Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National GrasslandThe. Indian Peaks Wilderness area. Turning off one of the gravel routes that separate from the main highway will also lead you to ghost towns and high-country lakes. There are also various hiking trails.
Most famous for the views of aspen trees lining the Continental Divide, this road is a must-see. Fall colors such as oranges yellows golds greens and browns are a stunning sight for anyone driving this famous byway. CBS News Colorado believes that peak colors for the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway are expected between September 15th and 25th.
Lariat Loop Scenic Byway
Even though the Lariat Loop It’s only 40 miles, but you’ll need to allow at least 2 or 3 hours. less than 5 miles). This route, which is one of Colorado’s 13 America’s Byways routes, is a combination the Lariat Mountain Scenic Mountain Drive with the Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive. It connects the towns of Golden and Morrison to Evergreen. You’ll pass Lookout Mountain It is a journey that will take you through the countryside and back. 7,377-foot summit The views from the top of the mountain are some of the best in the area.
You’ll be able to stop at several tourist attractions as you drive. Red Rocks Park and AmphitheatreThe Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave. Dinosaur Ridge. Plus, your entire experience will be complemented by a range of vibrant fall colors—you couldn’t ask for a better way to spend a fall day out West.
You can expect the Lariat to follow a similar schedule to the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. However, you should also check the Fall Foliage Map Get the latest information on peak color timing throughout the entire season.
