285 Gold Rush

I did as well, but it sounds like other popular spots in the high country might be nice right now, and Guanella should be good this week/weekend. Staunton is always a little behind being at a lower elevation, and the trees there are starting to turn beautifully!

Colorado’s aspens are turning gold early this year. Here are the best places to see the fall foliage
By: Stephanie Butzer , Mike Nelson
Posted at 12:37 PM, Aug 31, 2020

Denver7’s Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson says the dry weather this summer will bring aspens to their golden glory a little faster than usual. The colors are expected to peak a week or so ahead of schedule.

Nelson says the northern Colorado mountains will see the best color from Sept. 12-24. The central mountains will peak about five days later, and the southern mountains will reach their most brilliant colors the last few days of September and first five days or so of October.

We’ve put together a list and interactive map of some of the top drives, hikes and train rides you can check out for all your fall foliage viewing.