Colorado in the Fall

Red Eagle wrote:
Planning a Fall trip next year to SW Colorado. I've been there several times in the summer; but want to visit during the Fall colors. Would like to camp from the middle of September to the first part of October. Would like your opinion on the timing of our trip. Is this a time to see the trees change color and more snow? Thinking of camping in the Buena Vista and South Fork areas. Thanks for your advice.

Regarding your timing question, I think you'll be right at peak viewing. I was down through the Upper Arkansas Valley area down to Durango the first week in October this year and the colours were maginificent. Took the Durango and Silverton train, and the leaves in that area had probably peaked the week prior, but were still vibrant. Same with the Wolf Creek Pass area. Both of these are a bit further south, so I think if you're in the Buena Vista area in mid-September, you'll be at the prime viewing time.