When is peak foliage? More than the general area of Colorado or even a mountain range, it really depends on the specific valley and elevation. Bookmark this page for regular updates so you know exactly when and where to go for the best fall colors in Crested Butte starting mid-September. Now get out and enjoy some leaf-peeping.
Latest Update - 10/3/24
With warm and windy days this week, we've seen much of the color fall in and around Crested Butte. However there are some large aspen groves that are still sporting peak color, along with individual trees of different varieties still turning. Kebler Pass is looking at its best now and through this weekend. With high temps still hitting 70 degrees, it continues to be a great time for leaf peeping.
| Location | Status | Recommended Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Around Town | Some Large Gold/Orange Groves Remain | Baxter Gulch |
| Slate River Valley | Some Large Gold/Orange Groves Remain | Lower Loop |
| Gothic Valley | Some Large Gold/Orange Groves Remain | Judd Falls |
| Kebler Pass | Peak Foliage | Three Lakes Loop |
| Ohio Pass | Just Past Peak Foliage | Beaver Ponds |
| Brush Creek | Some Large Gold/Orange Groves Remain | Strand Hill |
| Cement Creek | Some Large Gold/Orange Groves Remain | Caves Trail |
| Washington Gulch | Some Large Gold/Orange Groves Remain | Long Lake |
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