Fall colors

[The Norseman]

Colors usually get going last of September and peak early second week of October (plus or minus). Some years are much better than others. Don't book a round trip on the train as that is a forever event. Get someone to meet the train in Silverton and drive back to Durango. That would be my advice.

Norseman

[rondog]

Make sure he places his reservations soon, it books early and fast, heck he might even be too late for this year.

^THIS!^ Most definitely! That choo-choo is very popular, and tickets can be hard to get. I highly recommend taking warm clothing (it can get quite chilly), water and snacks. Seriously. Be prepared to keep warm, hydrated and fed.

[kidicarus13]

It changes slightly every year. Check the Denver Post around the beginning of October and they usually have a calendar with a more accurate estimation. Guessing now without knowing all of the variables from now until October will not produce the best results.

[kidicarus13]

http://lifehacker.com/this-interacti...28275759<br />

[roberth]

I was hiking last weekend near Frisco and some of the aspen had already started turning, there were golden leaves laying on the trail.

[Ah Pook]

Just starting to see color at 8500'.

[ray1970]

Going to be up at Copper Mountain this weekend. I'll report on foliage when I get back.

[tmjohnson]

Third week and fourth week of September is generally the peak of the season.
Hwy 165 from Colorado City to Westcliffe then over to Hwy 50 on the Arkansas is a very pretty drive in the fall

[hurley842002]

Took a drive up Guanella pass today, and they are already changing!

[MarkCO]

There are starting to change in South Park as well. Not consistent, and smaller grooves vs. the large mature ones. Looks to me like it might be a week to 10 days earlier than normal. Looks a bit less than the photos above. The deer and elk sure look fat and sassy this year.