My 3-year-old has his first day of preschool today… instead of sitting around crying (which I will probably still do the three hours he’s gone, but you get the idea), I am going to try to focus on happy things, like the fact that fall is just around the corner! If you are like me and cannot get enough of all the goodness this time of year has to offer, make plans to take this dreamy road trip through some of the best fall foliage in Colorado (link to the original map can be found here):
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- Steamboat Lake State Park (Clark)
TripAdvisor/management If you thought Steamboat Springs was amazing in the winter (see: epic skiing and snowboarding), wait until you experience it during the fall with its many colorful trees and surrounding mountains!
- Maroon Bells (Aspen)
Flickr/Bryce Bradford Quite possibly one of the most picturesque of spots in the state is the stunning Maroon Bells; a region consisting of towering mountains, clear waters, and unbeatable views no matter the time of year.
- Kebler Pass (Crested Butte)
Flickr/Jeff Lawson No caption needed for Kebler Pass, which runs 30 miles and follows along the historic Rio Grande Railroad.
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park (Golden)
Yelp/Kat A. We know this picture looks like a watercolor, but it is indeed a real spot, which you can find nestled within this 11,998-acre Front Range oasis.
- Flatirons (Boulder)
Flickr/Let Ideas Compete The Denver area’s choice for fall foliage viewing can be found along the scenic Boulder Flatirons, which boasts not only colorful trees and mountains, but also vibrant grass and shrubs.
- Lory State Park (Bellvue)
Lory State Park- Colorado Parks & Wildlife Facebook Last but certainly not least along this unforgettable road trip is beautiful Lory State Park; the perfect place to get out, stretch, walk around, and take pictures from some of the Park’s 26 miles of trails.
For even more Colorado road trip fun, check out these 9 Amazing Places You Can Go On One Tank Of Gas In Colorado!
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If you thought Steamboat Springs was amazing in the winter (see: epic skiing and snowboarding), wait until you experience it during the fall with its many colorful trees and surrounding mountains!
Flickr/Bryce Bradford
Quite possibly one of the most picturesque of spots in the state is the stunning Maroon Bells; a region consisting of towering mountains, clear waters, and unbeatable views no matter the time of year.
Flickr/Jeff Lawson
No caption needed for Kebler Pass, which runs 30 miles and follows along the historic Rio Grande Railroad.
Yelp/Kat A.
We know this picture looks like a watercolor, but it is indeed a real spot, which you can find nestled within this 11,998-acre Front Range oasis.
Flickr/Let Ideas Compete
The Denver area’s choice for fall foliage viewing can be found along the scenic Boulder Flatirons, which boasts not only colorful trees and mountains, but also vibrant grass and shrubs.
Lory State Park- Colorado Parks & Wildlife Facebook
Last but certainly not least along this unforgettable road trip is beautiful Lory State Park; the perfect place to get out, stretch, walk around, and take pictures from some of the Park’s 26 miles of trails.
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