What's better than an autumn road trip in Colorado?
The Lariat Loop on Lookout Mountain overlooking Golden, Colorado.
Credit: Visit Golden
Colorado’s fall foliage is well on the way. According to CBS News Colorado, the colors are arriving sooner than anticipated, thanks to the “moderate to exceptional drought in mountain areas” and some recent chilly nights. So, if you’re hoping to see all of the oranges, yellows, golds, and reds that blanket the state’s quaking aspens, cottonwoods, and scrub oaks, you’ll need to start thinking about a trip ASAP.
As the exact timing of peak colors shifts based on location, it’s important to come up with a concrete leaf-peeping game plan. No need for a panicked search, though. We found two scenic drives that have some of the most amazing views of the fall foliage. And best of all? They’re both right outside Denver.
The Peak to Peak and Lariat Loop Scenic Byways are the perfect choices for a day trip or afternoon jaunt from the Mile High City, with views for days, access to some of Colorado’s must-see sites, and picture-perfect autumnal scenes.
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Read the full article at: www.travelandleisure.com/colorado-fall-foliage-road-trips
