Fall Colors in Colorado

Thinking about chasing fall colors in Colorado? You're at the right spot! Hi, I’m Mallory — a Western Colorado local who’s spent years chasing peak fall colors across the Rockies. If you’re planning an autumn trip, this Colorado Fall Colors Guide was made to help you hit the right places at the right time.

🍂 Not everyone can return year after year, so this guide highlights the best locations and when they typically peak to help you plan your once-in-a-lifetime fall trip with confidence.

📌 I pinpoint exact locations for “THE SHOTS” so you don’t waste time searching for compositions. These must-visit spots are focused in Western Colorado — including Telluride, Silverton, Ouray, Ridgway, Crested Butte, Lake City, Aspen, and the Grand Mesa.

⛰️ If you want to skip the endless planning and head straight to the most reliable places for peak color, this guide is for you.

Guia por Hello Mallory
Criado em Inglês
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Jessica Brouwer

October 2025

This guide is THE BEST! I love the hiking and photo spots, even the time of day recommendations to capture good lighting. THANK YOU!

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Ben Mulder

August 2025

This guide is Amazing! My wife and I are travelling from Australia to Colorado to catch the Fall colours of the San Juan Mountains - we tried to research where to go via Google and struggled to find information. Then, we found Mallory’s guide. It is very thorough and made planning so much easier. Being a photographer I found her guide perfect for the locations I was looking for, especially for sunrise and sunset This guide is made with love and a lot of hard work and I would recommend it to anyone planning their fall trip to Colorado

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Sam Groth

October 2024

Great guide. Visited several of the recommended place and captured some amazing photos. Even as a local, I found new places that I had not visited yet!

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Philippe Louis

September 2024

It's an amazing guide. Done with passion and details.

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Alyssa Teboda

July 2024

I am so happy I found this guide and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone looking to plan a trip to Southwest Colorado in the fall! As a photographer who lives in Colorado, Mallory's years of experience exploring the area will be a game-changer for helping me plan my fall content. 

From the map view to timing tips (sunset vs sunrise), itinerary suggestions, and variety of locations included, this guide streamlined the entire planning process for me. With so many beautiful places to visit in Colorado during the fall (and in such a short time!), having a resource that organizes everything for me is invaluable. 

Mallory's guide takes the stress out of planning and organizing my autumn content trip. I'll be able to better plan ahead, knowing which locations require extra time for hiking vs pulling over for quick shots along the road. Even if you're not a photographer and simply visiting the area to enjoy Colorado's beautiful fall foliage for a week, skip the hassle of combing through endless online blogs and social media to find the best trails. Everything you need is right here.

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Lindsay Fisher

July 2024

This is a wonderful guide! Extremely thorough and has everything you need to plan your trip for some of the most beautiful places to visit in Colorado. Highly recommended!