Fall Colors in Colorado

I'm Mallory - a Western Colorado local with a passion for chasing fall colors year after year.

🍂 Experiencing fall colors in Southwest Colorado should be a bucket-list item for any adventurer or photographer. Not everyone has the luxury of coming year after year, so I have shared my favorite and best locations to help guide your once in a lifetime vacation.

📌 Looking for an unforgettable experience? This guide was made with the photographer in mind by pinpointing exact locations for "THE SHOTS" so you don't have to spend extra time trying to find a composition. These are must visit locations, and some you'll want to shoot over and over. Locations are heavily focused in SW Colorado including Telluride, Silverton, Ouray, Ridgway, Crested Butte, Lake City, Aspen, and the Grand Mesa.

✨ Thank you for being here, and PLEASE reach out to me with any questions or concerns. I want to make sure this guide is worth your while, so your feedback is sincerely appreciated.

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5.0(8 reviews)

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!

Philippe Louis

September 2024

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

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.

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!

Navya Ch

July 2024

Overall, I highly recommend the Fall Guide Travel Itinerary to anyone planning a trip to Colorado in the fall. It's a must-have resource that will help you make the most of your trip!"

Ashley Petefish

July 2024

This Guide is one of the most thorough and well thought out guides out there! One of the hardest parts about planning fall colors in Colorado is how overwhelming it can be and Mallory’s guide puts all of the information in a concise and easy to digest format!

With all of the photos showcasing each point of interest along with the suggested times of day to shoot various viewpoints, as a photographer this Guide is a must-purchase. It can be SO time consuming to research sun positioning etc to figure out the best time of day to go to each spot and she takes the guesswork out of it and tells you exactly when and where to go for optimal leaf peeping!

It’s apparent that she put a ton of time and effort into this Guide and it shows! I highly recommend for anyone planning a trip to Colorado in the fall. Additionally her suggested weekend and week long itinerary is very well put together and is perfect for both first time visitors and even those who’ve been before but maybe missed a few spots! 100% recommend.

Guide by Mallory
Joined in May 2024

Hi, I'm Mallory! I'm a photographer and content creator based in Western Colorado with easy access to the San Juan Mountains, Moab, and Desert Southwest. I've been exploring this area for nearly 10 years now with few areas left unexplored. When I'm not outside with my husband and daughter, I am a full time Critical Care Pharmacist. I am passionate about mindful recreation, education, and protecting our public lands, along with sharing her favorite hikes, itineraries, unique stays, and must-sees when visiting locations around the Southwest and beyond.

See a location on my Instagram I haven't listed? Please feel free to message me so I can share!

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