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.
2025 Fall Color Updates - Click to Enlarge
Printed Guide Book
Our new hiking guidebook includes gorgeous photos and detailed info of Crested Butte's best hikes. No need to look at your phone while hiking. All 31 trails include directions to each trailhead, photo guidance along the routes, and helpful stats like mileage, difficulty, elevation, and features including, which trails are great for leaf peeping. Pick up a copy and hit the trails!
Latest Update - 9/28/25
We're at peak foliage in many spots in multiple valleys! This season the change has been a bit uneven, with green patches scattered throughout the area despite the majority of aspen trees already having turned gold or orange. It seems there's a bit more red showing up too. Keep an eye out for potential snowy conditions tonight into Monday morning. Kebler Pass is on its way, but still a week off from peak color.
| Location | Status | Recommended Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Around Town | Nearing Peak Foliage | Baxter Gulch |
| Slate River Valley | Nearing Peak Foliage | Lupine Trail |
| Gothic Valley | Peak Foliage | Deer Creek |
| Kebler Pass | Patches of yellow/orange scattered throughout | Three Lakes Loop |
| Ohio Pass | Large patches of yellow/orange throughout | Beaver Ponds |
| Brush Creek | Large patches of yellow/orange throughout | Strand Hill |
| Cement Creek | Near Peak Foliage | Caves Trail |
| Washington Gulch | Peak Foliage | Long Lake |
Last Year's Fall Color Updates - Click to Enlarge
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Featured Lodging
Elevation Hotel
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500 Gothic Road • (970) 251-3000 • Directions
Elevation Hotel and Spa is Crested Butte’s only slopeside hotel. No matter the season, Elevation’s mountainside accommodations offer stunning views and unrivaled access to trails and the lifts at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. New must-see culinary concepts, bars and lounges include José, the Matchstick Lounge and the billy barr.
