Best Colorado Fall Color Hikes

For 8 weeks every fall, from early September to late-October, the trees of Colorado put on a breathtaking display of color. The gold, orange, and red of aspen trees contrast with white snow-covered mountains, bluebird skies, and pleasant temperatures making it a magical time to get outdoors. This pocket guide offers hikers the best 25 trails in the state for spectacular scenery, without crowds or traffic jams. Drawing from over a century of experience, the Colorado Mountain Club selected these hikes both for their beauty. Many of these hikes will have you going Wow! every step of the way. Others may surprise you with brilliant-yellow cottonwood trees, bright-red gamble oak, or vast golden fields of tundra. And a few hikes will turn a corner to surprise you with jaw-dropping views. As a bonus, all of these are great hikes in the spring and summer too!