Best Places To See The Colorado Fall Colors

September is here and fall is in the air. In many parts of Colorado you can already see some leaves beginning to change color. There is still time to plan your trip to see the Colorado fall colors and we are here to help you. The peak of the fall colors only lasts around 1 week, so there is a tight window in which to catch natures beautiful display. Here are a couple favorite fall color road-trip routes to consider this year. 

5 Colorado Scenic Byways: by Colorado.com.

1. Top of the Rockies: Work your way from Copper Mountain up to Leadville and west to Aspen in this 82 mile route.
2. West Elk Loop: This 205 mile route takes you through West Elk Mountains and the towns of Gunnison, Crested Butte, and Carbondale.
3. Cache La Poudre-North Park: If you live up north this drive from Fort Collins to the valley of North Park is the perfect escape. 
4. Peak to Peak: Take Colorado's oldest scenic byway over the Continental Divide, through Black Hawk, and into Estes Park.
5. San Juan Skyway: Head to Southwest Colorado to experience the rugged terrain for the San Juan Mountains and work your  way through Telluride, Durango and Ouray.

If fall is your favorite time of year or you feel a little more adventurous, there are alternative ways to witness the Colorado fall colors. Here are three amazing ways to see the colors this fall. 

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3 Alternative Ways to Explore Colorado Fall Colors: by Colorado.com

1. Hot-Air Ballooning: Get a new perspective on Colorado. Get up into the crisp fall air and experience the sea of fall colors. 
2. Horseback Riding: Travel deep into the woods and immerse yourself in the fiery orange and gold aspens. 
3. Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV): Take the ATVs out or find a nice mountain bike trail and explore.

We are all so fortunate to live in a such a beautiful state it is important to get out there and take advantage of everything Colorado has to offer. We hope you pick a weekend, a route, and explore the fall colors this year. Send us your fall color pictures to info@elwaydealers.net or tag John Elway Chevrolet.