
09/17/2025
While we are always sad to see summer go in the mountains, one upside to the change that takes us one step closer to Old Man Winter is YELLOW ASPEN LEAVES!
With experts predicting the fall colors to come earlier and last shorter this year, now is the time to start planning your leaf peeping trip to Grand County! Here are some of my favorite Aspen Hikes:
1. Adams Falls + East Inlet Trail in Grand Lake: There are lots of pretty Aspens in this short waterfall access, but keep hiking past the waterfall for even more golden trees!
2. Riding the Granby Ranch or WPR Gondola: Enjoy gorgeous Goldens along both gondola rides and see the wedding ceremony sites at the top while taking in views of RMNP or the Continental Divide. Hike down through the aspens after the lift takes you to the top!
3. Columbine Lake: This is a full day but moderately easy hike that takes you to an alpine lake with beautiful Aspens along the way.
Or you can go a different route and have the horses do the legwork for you! Explore the Aspens on a 90 min or 2 hour horseback ride at