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Mono Moves to the lower Canyons, Walker River

Topaz Lake (10/18/13) Alicia Vennos

Topaz Lake (10/18/13) Alicia Vennos

There’s still gorgeous color to be seen in Mono County, though it’s now peaking in the lower canyons, Walker River and at Topaz Lake.  This is likely the last weekend for peak color along the rim of the June Lake Loop, which has been spectacular.

Past Peak – Upper areas of Mono County are now past peak with remnant color still viewable, such as at Sotcher Lake near Reds Meadow (west of Mammoth Lakes).

GO NOW! – 75-100% – Lower Rock Creek – Spots of color are found up the lower section of Rock Creek, though upper Rock Creek has completely blown its color.

June Lake Loop (10/24/13) Alicia Vennos

June Lake Loop (10/24/13) Alicia Vennos

GO NOW! – 75-100% – June Lake Loop – This is likely the last weekend to see aspen along the June Lake Loop at peak.

AV - Lee Vining Canyon

Lee Vining Canyon (10/24/13) Alicia Vennos

GO NOW! 75-100% – Lee Vining Canyon – Robust stands of aspen can be found in Lee Vining Canyon.  A wide ribbon of color is seen in Lee Vining Canyon from pull-outs along Tioga Pass Rd and close-up from the Poole Power Plant Road turn-off.

West Walker River (10/18/13) Alicia Vennos

West Walker River (10/18/13) Alicia Vennos

GO NOW! – 75-100% – West Walker River – Walker, Coleville and Topaz are golden at river/lake level.  The Walker River Canyon is brilliant, as is Topaz Lake.  Upper elevations are past peak.