Aspen Trees Usually Peak in Mid-September ~ Start Planning Your Fall Getaway Now!

After a long and hot summer in Denver, it’s likely that you are looking forward to fall. And, if you’re like me, you can hardly wait to escape from the hustle and bustle of Denver to the Rocky Mountains to check out the brilliant fall colors of the aspen trees. Start planning your fall mountain getaway now since the brillant fall colors will fade as quickly as they appear!

According to the Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, there are 1.9 billion acres of aspen trees in the state of Colorado. These brilliant gold aspen trees typically peak in mid-September and create shimmering gold mountainsides. It is truly a spectacular site that should not be missed by any Colorado resident or tourist.

We are so lucky to have some of the country’s most natural beauty right in our own backyard so enjoy it. Click here for some suggested trips to see Colorado’s most beautiful fall colors. The list includes Rocky Mountain National Park, which is an awe-inspiring spot year round but especially breathtaking during the fall.

For other information on traveling in Colorado’s high country, please contact TeamCox Realtors. We take frequent trips to the mountains and would love to share some our traveling tips and secrets with you.

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