Aspen leaves turn golden yellow, orange and red in the fall, and they account for 20% of the state's forests, so Coloradans can expect to see plenty of those colors as fall foliage peaks this season.

Fall leaves in Smith Lake at Washington Park on Oct. 21, 2019 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) Look beyond Colorado’s shimmering yellow aspen trees for wonderful leaf-peeping ...

3. Black gum tree. The black gum tree, also known as the black tupelo tree, changes to a variety of colors during the fall season, including purple, yellow, and orange before turning entirely to red.

Peak fall colors are likely to hit Colorado between mid-September and through October, with northern areas generally peaking earlier followed by southern parts of the state. Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily ...

For people looking for fall colors in the West, ... a tree physiologist and pathologist with the U.S. Forest Service, told USA TODAY that the aspen trees in Colorado look good.

Here are four of the best fall colors hikes in Flagstaff. Aspen Corner: Get an early start and you may be able to snag a parking spot at Aspen Corner, about 5.5 miles up the Snowbowl Road. This is ...

Fall colors have spread across Michigan, perfect for a scenic drive through the state's natural beauty. Reds, yellows and oranges are in bloom, starting in the Upper Peninsula and now here in ...

Finally, the Sassafras tree offers a mix of yellow, orange, and red shades, adding variety to the fall palette. However, like the others, its colors may be less pronounced due to the dry weather.

Aspen leaves turn golden yellow, orange and red in the fall, and they account for 20% of the state’s forests, so Coloradans can expect to see plenty of those colors as fall foliage peaks this ...

Peak fall colors are likely to hit Colorado between mid-September and through October, with northern areas generally peaking earlier followed by southern parts of the state. Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily.

An aspen leaf hangs from a tree as the bright yellow landscape of Rabbit Ears Pass fills the background on Oct. 2, 2023. John F. Russell/Steamboat Pilot & Today The sun shines through aspens ...