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Owens Valley Still Has Shine in Spots

Pine Creek fall colors (11/20/23) Lance Pifer

Some locations in the Owens Valley still have some fall color shine, according to Lance Pifer who visited the area this week, but it won’t last long.

GO NOW!

Owens Gorge fall colors (11/20/23) Lance Pifer
Lone Pine (11/20/23) Lance Pifer
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Fall Fades Into Winter in Mono

The last bits of color look brilliant against fresh snow in Mammoth Lakes (11/7/23) Angie Plaisted

Fresh snow and the very last bits of color made for some beautiful photos in Mammoth Lakes on Nov. 7.

It is a transitional time in the mountains and while the fall color has passed peak, there are still signs of the season winding down, such as bear tracks in color spotter Angie Plaisted’s driveway!

The bears and the fall colors are about to close out the season. Make plans to visit this area in 2024.

You know fall isn't quite finished when the bears are still out. (11/7/23) Angie Plaisted
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Inching Away in Inyo

Fading color and fading light around Bishop (11/1/23) Betsy Forsyth

As expected colors are winding down in Inyo County as of Nov. 1.

According to color spotter Betsy Forsyth, “the colors in town and Round Valley are still great, but it feels like the end is in sight. I still have Bishop at 50-75%, mostly because while driving around, there are still lots of green trees. There are also lots of yellow/golden leaves. That said, the yellows aren’t quite as bright in many areas. Past peak.”

“Maybe it’s just the upcoming time change that has me feeling the end of the brightness.”

Bishop City Park (11/1/23) Betsy Forsyth

Southern Inyo County

  • Lone Pine (3,727′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now.
  • Alabama Hills (4,534′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
  • Whitney Portal (8,375′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Mt Whitney Trail (8,360′ to 14,505”) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Independence (3,930′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
  • Onion Valley (9,600′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
  • Big Pine Creek (7,660′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Big Pine (3,989′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)

Bishop Creek Canyon

Bishop Creek Canyon is past peak. There are a few aspen groves with a little color, but mostly fall has fallen up here. 

South Fork, Bishop Creek

  • South Lake (9,768′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Weir Pond (9,650′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Parcher’s Resort (9,260′) –  Past peak, you missed it.
  • Willow Campground (9,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Surveyor’s Meadow (8,975′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Table Mountain Camp (8,900′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Mountain Glen Camp (8,850′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Mist Falls and the Groves Above Bishop Creek Lodge (8,350′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Four Jeffries (8,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.

Middle Fork, Bishop Creek

  • Lake Sabrina (9,150′) –Past peak, you missed it.
  • Sabrina Approach (9,100′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Sabrina Campground (9,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Groves Above Cardinal Village (8,550′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Intake II (8,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Big Trees Campground (7,800′) – Past peak, you missed it.

Bishop
Bishop and the Owens Valley are really beautiful right now. Some of the trees are past peak, yet others still have a fair amount of green, so the fall colors are not over!

  • Bishop (4,150′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now. Bishop has a nice variety of trees in various stages of their fall colors. 
  • Buckley Ponds (4,150′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
  • Rawson Ponds (4,150′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
  • Owens Valley (4,000′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! Most of the trees in the Owens Valley have fall colors on parts or all of them. There are still some green trees, so the colors will continue for a bit, but the end is in sight. 

Northern Inyo County

  • Lower Rock Creek Rd (7,087′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Round Valley (4,692′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! It’s really beautiful throughout the Owens Valley. There are yellows in most of the cottonwoods and poplars. 
  • Lower Pine Creek Canyon (7,000′) – Past peak, you missed it
  • Pine Creek Pack Station (7,.400′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! The aspen at the top of the canyon are past peak, and the cottonwoods and other trees along the creek are peaking now. There are still some trees lower in the canyon that have some color to them. 
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Mono County Says See You Next Year

Antelope Valley (10/27/23) Dakota Snider

Color spotter Angie Plaisted put it best this week.

“It was a beautiful year for fall colors in the Eastern Sierra, but sadly it’s time to bid them farewell,” she said.

It’s true that colors have wrapped in Mono County, so make plans to visit this beautiful Eastern Sierra location in 2024!

Here are a few parting shots from the past week.

Antelope Valley (10/27/23) Dakota Snider
Mammoth Lakes (10/28/23) Angie Plaisted
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Owens Valley Aglow in Inyo

Owens Valley (10/25/23) Betsy Forsyth

As expected, as of October 25, the fall colors in the high country of Inyo County are pretty much done. However, colors in the Owens Valley, including the Bishop area, are spectacular! To top it off, the incoming weather brought in amazing clouds this week making for some amazing images, according to color spotter Betsy Forsyth. Plan your visit to this special place in the next 7-10 days. 

Southern Inyo County

The Valley is ablaze with yellow!! Between the cottonwoods and the rabbit brush, it can feel like fields of gold. 

  • Lone Pine (3,727′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now.
  • Alabama Hills (4,534′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
  • Whitney Portal (8,375′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Mt Whitney Trail (8,360′ to 14,505”) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Independence (3,930′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
  • Onion Valley (9,600′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
  • Big Pine Creek (7,660′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Big Pine (3,989′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)

Bishop Creek Canyon

Bishop Creek Canyon is pretty much past peak. There are a few aspen groves holding onto some green leaves, but for the most part it is lots of leafless trees. With a cold front moving into the area, the best colors will be at the lower elevations like the Owens Valley.

South Fork, Bishop Creek

  • South Lake (9,768′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Weir Pond (9,650′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Parcher’s Resort (9,260′) –  Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
  • Willow Campground (9,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Surveyor’s Meadow (8,975′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Table Mountain Camp (8,900′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Mountain Glen Camp (8,850′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Mist Falls and the Groves Above Bishop Creek Lodge (8,350′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Four Jeffries (8,000′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! Right above Four Jeffries there are still a couple of stands of aspen that are covered in beautiful yellow/orange leaves, but probably not for long. 

Middle Fork, Bishop Creek

  • Lake Sabrina (9,150′) –Past peak, you missed it.
  • Sabrina Approach (9,100′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Sabrina Campground (9,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Groves Above Cardinal Village (8,550′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Intake II (8,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Big Trees Campground (7,800′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! The top of the canyon is past peak, while the lower areas of Big Trees still has some yellows. 
Owens Valley (10/25/23) Betsy Forsyth
Bishop City Park (10/25/23) Betsy Forsyth

Bishop
Bishop and the Owens Valley are really beautiful right now. 

  • Bishop (4,150′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now. Bishop has a nice variety of trees in various stages of their fall colors. City Park will be a great spot to visit in the coming week. 
  • Buckley Ponds (4,150′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
  • Rawson Ponds (4,150′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
  • Owens Valley (4,000′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! Most of the trees in the Owens Valley have fall colors on parts or all of them. There are still some green trees, so the colors will continue for a bit, depending on what effect this coming cold front has on them. That said, the Owens Valley is REALLY BEAUTIFUL as of 10/25/23! 

Northern Inyo County

  • Lower Rock Creek Rd (7,087′) – Past peak, you missed it.
  • Round Valley (4,692′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! It’s really beautiful throughout the Owens Valley. There are yellows in most of the the cottonwoods and poplars. The rabbit brush is still out there creating more yellows throughout the Valley. 
  • Lower Pine Creek Canyon (7,000′) – Past peak, you missed it
  • Pine Creek Pack Station (7,.400′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! This canyon still has lots of yellows throughout. The aspen at the top of the canyon are past peak, and the cottonwoods and other trees along the creek are peaking now. There are still some trees lower in the canyon that will be turning soon. 
Pine Creek (10/25/23) Betsy Forsyth
Pine Creek (10/25/23) Betsy Forsyth
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Grand Finale of Fall Brilliance in Mono

Mammoth Rock, Mammoth Lakes (10/23/23) Samantha Lindberg

It’s been “leaf, laugh, love” for those who made it to Mono County this past week, says color spotter Jeff Simpson. Incredible weather conditions over the weekend with some of the most vibrant leaves we’ve ever seen in our 12 of reporting made for a truly wonderful week of leaf peeping. 

All locations with the exception of Antelope Valley (the towns of Walker, Coleville, and Topaz) are at 100% and won’t last much longer. June Lake, Convict Lake, McGee Creek, Lower Lee Vining Creek, Twin Lakes Bridgeport, and the community of Crowley Lake have the best chance to make it through the weekend and into next week. Unsettled weather has moved into Mono County with wind and a chance of snow so we can’t guarantee how much longer the leaves will stick around.

The banks of the West Walker River and the towns of Walker, Coleville and Topaz are just approaching peak colors and are your best shot for peaking leaves after this weekend. Lower Rock Creek Trail near the town of Paradise should also be a great spot into next week.

This is your last call for fall in Mono County until next year! 

Walker, Coleville, Topaz will be the last hurrah of fall color in Mono County in the coming weeks (10/23/23) Jeff Simpson Mono County Tourism

WALKER / COLEVILLE / TOPAZ
Monitor Pass (8,314′) – Past Peak
West Walker River, Walker, Coleville and Topaz (5,200′) 75-100% GO NOW! – The West Walker River is at full peak with Walker, Coleville and Topaz reaching peak by the weekend.
Lobdell Lake Road (9,274′) Past Peak

BRIDGEPORT / VIRGINIA LAKES
Twin Lakes (7,000′) 100% GO NOW! – Last call for twin lakes! 
Bodie Hills (9,419′) Past Peak
Virginia Lakes (9,819’) – Past Peak
Conway Summit (8,143) – Past Peak
Summers Meadow (7,200′) Past Peak

LEE VINING
Tioga Pass (9,943′) Past Peak
Lee Vining Canyon (6,781′) 100% GO NOW! The best color is located along lower Lee Vining Creek trail. 
Lundy Lake & Canyon (7,858′) 100% GO NOW! Past Peak in some areas. A few good groves still sticking around.

BENTON & 120 EAST 
Sagehen Summit (8,139’) Past Peak

JUNE LAKE LOOP
June Lake Loop/Hwy 158 (7,654′) 100% GO NOW! Absolutely brilliant this past week with many locations still hanging on.

MAMMOTH LAKES 
Mammoth Lakes Basin (8,996′) Past Peak

CROWLEY LAKE/McGEE CREEK/CONVICT LAKE
McGee Creek Canyon (8,600’) 100% GO NOW! Still some spots hanging on closer to US 395
Around Crowley community (6,781′) 100% GO NOW! Brilliant color this past weekend that should be sticking around.
Convict Lake (7850′) 100% GO NOW! breathtaking last night! last chance for this special spot!

ROCK CREEK CANYON
Rock Creek Road (9,600’) Past Peak but great color along lower Rock Creek Trail out of Paradise. 

Walker, Coleville, Topaz will be the last hurrah of fall color in Mono County in the coming weeks (10/23/23) Jeff Simpson Mono County Tourism
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Cold Weather Arrives in the Eastern Sierra

North Lake with icy water in the foreground (10/14/23) Gary Hromada

Color spotter, Gary Hromada caught the tail end of color in the high country in Inyo County during a recent fall color trip to the Eastern Sierra.

Hromada visited North Lake and caught a glimpse of the seasonal changes as freezing temperatures created layers of ice in the lake that made the fall colors even more stunning.

“I camped nearby and it was 20 degrees when I got up for the short drive to the lake,” he exclaimed.

Cold temperatures are continuing and a storm is rolling into the Eastern Sierra this week, bringing some color locations to an end while others are still hanging in there. See the full Inyo County report tomorrow, Oct. 26.

North Lake frontage road (10/14/23) Gary Hromada
North Lake's icy waters (10/14/23) Gary Hromada
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Fall From the Sky

Laurel Creek (10/17/23) Dave Pabinquit

Color spotter Dave Pabinquit sent us a special treat this week with his fall color report from the sky. Dave took aerial images from the Bishop and Mammoth Lakes areas for a unique take on fall colors. As he says, “Aerial images provide such a unique perspective than when our feet are planted on terra ferma and taking images.” His report follows. 

In my opinion, there is still a mixture of fall colors to see in the Eastern Sierra.  I’ll detail what I observed in the areas that I visited on Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 16 and 17). Some areas are past peak, others at peak and a few areas starting to peak. Most notably, the majestic Cottonwoods around Bishop and Round Valley are starting to show color starting at their top branches.
Cabin near Laurel Creek area (10/17/23) Dave Pabinquit
Bishop Creek Tributary: South and North Lake, Sabrina
The majority of North Lake and the surrounding area is past peak. There is still a little bit of color to emerge on the north slope of the lake….just a bit.  From the North Lake Rd. up to Sabrina, there are still pockets of color mixed in with areas that are past peak. The best peak color to be seen is on South Lake Rd around Mist Falls (above and below) and will not last long, maybe not into next week. Pockets of color in Surveyor Meadow, along with past peak. 
 
Pine Creek: Is on the west edge of Round Valley just outside of Bishop and Sherwin Grade. Aspens and Cottonwoods are mixed together all along Pine Creek up to the Italy Pass Trailhead. The glacial carve is impressive.
 
McGee Creek: Is at peak, go now.  Color may be past peak next week.
 
Crowley Lake Rd: West side of 395 opposite Crowley Lake all the way down to Tom’s Place is a colorful drive showing color in those communities along Crowley Lake Rd.  
 
Laurel Creek: A ribbon of peak color is just south of Mammoth in Laurel Creek where groves of Aspens are in peak color. There are some no trespassing areas but that does not apply to airspace.
Laurel Creek (10/17/23) Dave Pabinquit
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Still Inspiring in Inyo

Round Valley (10/18/23) Betsy Forsyth

As of October 18, fall is still happening in Inyo County and the Owens Valley is absolutely beautiful right now, according to color spotter Betsy Forsyth. This weekend will most likely be your last chance, so GO NOW!

South Lake (10/18/23) Betsy Forsyth

Bishop Creek Canyon is almost all at peak or past peak. It was beautiful on Oct. 18, but a strong wind could definitely change the scene very quickly, as many of the trees are fully yellow and ready to drop their leaves soon. There are still a few green trees up there, but for the most part, these are likely the final days to catch much of the color in the area. The majority of North Lake and the surrounding area is past peak. There is still a little bit of color to emerge on the north slope of the lake, but just a bit. From the North Lake Rd up to Sabrina, there are still pockets of color mixed in with areas that are past peak. The best peak color to be seen is on South Lake Rd around Mist Falls (above and below) and will not last long, maybe not into next week. 

Pine Creek Canyon on the other hand has some beautiful colors right now. Aspens and Cottonwoods are mixed together all along Pine Creek up to the Italy Pass Trailhead. 

Southern Inyo County

Lots of yellows on the cottonwoods in the valleys and aspen in the high country. 

  • Lone Pine (3,727′) – (10-50%)
  • Alabama Hills (4,534′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
  • Whitney Portal (8,375′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
  • Mt Whitney Trail (8,360′ to 14,505”)Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
  • Independence (3,930′) -(10-50%)
  • Onion Valley (9,600′) – (10-50%)
  • Big Pine Creek (7,660′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
  • Big Pine (3,989′) – (10-50%)

Bishop Creek Canyon

Bishop Creek Canyon is almost all at peak or past peak. There are a few small areas of green leaves, but pretty much all of the trees have yellow leaves on them, or have dropped all of their leaves. That said, there are some really beautiful spots. The warmer temperatures are coming to an end this weekend, and a big wind will definitely blow most of the color onto the ground, so hurry if you are hoping to catch colors up here. 

South Fork, Bishop Creek

  • South Lake (9,768′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! 
  • Weir Pond (9,650′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! 
  • Parcher’s Resort (9,260′) –  Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now.
  • Willow Campground (9,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.  
  • Surveyor’s Meadow (8,975′) – Past peak, you missed it. 
  • Table Mountain Camp (8,900′) – Past peak, you missed it. 
  • Mountain Glen Camp (8,850′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now. Some of the trees have peaked here, but there is still a lot of beautiful color to be found. 
  • Mist Falls and the Groves Above Bishop Creek Lodge (8,350′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! There are still a few greens, but most of the aspen are peaking and  very near past peak now. 
  • Four Jeffries (8,000′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! This area changed so much in the past week! Right above Four Jeffries there are still some green stands of aspen, but probably not for long. 
Owens Valley (10/17/23) Betsy Forsyth

Middle Fork, Bishop Creek

  • Lake Sabrina (9,150′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! There are still colors up at Lake Sabrina! They may not last for long, so hurry!
  • Sabrina Approach (9,100′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!  
  • Sabrina Campground (9,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.  
  • Groves Above Cardinal Village (8,550′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! The upper part of the canyon above Cardinal Village is past peak, while the lower part is at peak. Again, beautiful, but likely not going to last very long. 
  • Intake II (8,000′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! This area really is mostly past peak. There are still leaves on many of the trees, but falling quickly. There is a beautiful section of trees past the lake near the campground. 
  • Big Trees Campground (7,800′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now. The top of the canyon is at peak, while the lower areas of Big Trees still has yellows and greens. 

Bishop

  • Bishop (4,150′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now. Closer to 50%, Many of the trees in town have some yellows, especially in the upper sections of the trees. There are some trees that have quite a bit of color to them. It’s quite beautiful!!
  • Buckley Ponds (4,150′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now.
  • Rawson Ponds (4,150′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now.
  • Owens Valley (4,000′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now. Yellows in the upper parts of many the cottonwoods throughout the Owens Valley. Some trees are almost completely yellow. It’s really beautiful. 

Northern Inyo County

  • Lower Rock Creek Rd (7,087′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
  • Round Valley (4,692′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now. It’s really beautiful throughout the Owens Valley. There are yellows in most of the upper parts of the cottonwoods. The rabbit brush is beautiful as well (so long as it’s not causing your allergies to flare up 😉 !)
  • Lower Pine Creek Canyon (7,000′) – Near Peak (50-75%) Go Now. There are more yellows throughout the canyon. Still some green trees as well.  
  • Pine Creek Pack Station (7,.400′) – Peak/Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! This canyon is beautiful. There are beautiful yellow aspen at the top, and everything else along the way is mostly yellow, with a few green aspen groves still holding onto their green. 
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A Bit More Time in Mono

Convict Lake (10/17/23) Samantha Lindberg

It’s peak week in Mono County, reports color spotter Jeff Simpson! All remaining locations are currently peaking with the exception of the cottonwood trees in Antelope Valley, which are still currently in the 50-75% range. With perfect weather on deck for the next 7-10 days, now’s the time to get out for the fall color display.

The June Lake Loop, Lundy Canyon, Lower Lee Vining Canyon, Convict Lake, McGee Creek, Twin Lakes Bridgeport and Crowley Lake are all beaming with color and should be fantastic for the next 7-10 days. It’s go time for these spots. 

Conway Summit and Summers Meadows were incredible last week but are now starting to lose their leaves and brilliance. It’s still worth a stop but they are rapidly approaching past peak.

The towns of Walker, Coleville and Topaz are the only other locations in the 50-75% category with green foliage mostly covering the cottonwood trees in the valley. This will be the last location to peak in Mono County and should last into the first week of November. 

The high-elevation locations are now past peak. They include Tioga Pass, Monitor Pass, Virginia Lakes, Bodie Hills, Rock Creek Lake, Sonora Pass, Sagehen Summit and Lobdell Lake. Put these on your bucket list for early October next year!  

The Mammoth Lakes Basin is looking beautiful. Hard to believe they will be skiing again in a few short weeks. (10/13/23) Samantha Lindberg
Everyone is on board for some leaf-peeping this weekend. Convict Lake (10/17/23) Samantha Lindberg

WALKER / COLEVILLE /TOPAZ
Monitor Pass (8,314′) – Past Peak
West Walker River, Walker, Coleville and Topaz (5,200′) 50-75% Near Peak – The West Walker River is around 75% with Walker, Coleville and Topaz still being pretty green.
Lobdell Lake Road (9,274′) Past Peak

BRIDGEPORT / VIRGINIA LAKES
Twin Lakes (7,000′) 75-100 GO NOW! – Brilliant color around both upper and lower lakes. The grove near Honeymoon flat Campground is now past peak.
Bodie Hills (9,419′) Past Peak
Virginia Lakes (9,819’) – Past Peak
Conway Summit (8,143) 75-100% GO NOW! Some groves have lost their leaves while other groves have been dulled. Still a lot of beautiful sections along the hillside. 
Summers Meadow (7,200′) 75-100% GO NOW! Still a lot of great color with other sections now past peak.

LEE VINING
Tioga Pass (9,943′) Past Peak
Lee Vining Canyon (6,781′) 75-100% GO NOW! Great color from the ranger station up the valley! 
Lundy Lake & Canyon (7,858′) 75-100% GO NOW! Still some sections of green but incredible along the campground and lake. 

BENTON & 120 EAST 
Sagehen Summit (8,139’) Past Peak

JUNE LAKE LOOP
June Lake Loop/Hwy 158 (7,654′) 75-100% GO NOW! Still some sections of green but should be perfect for this weekend and the foreseeable future. This is one of the most iconic fall color spots in Mono County. Don’t miss out on the fall brilliance here!

MAMMOTH LAKES 
Mammoth Lakes Basin (8,996′) 75-100% GO NOW! – Some aspens around Twin Lakes are past peak but there is still lots of color throughout the basin.

CROWLEY LAKE/McGEE CREEK/CONVICT LAKE
McGee Creek Canyon (8,600’) 75-100% GO NOW! Great color the closer you get to US 395!
Around Crowley community (6,781′) 75-100% GO NOW! Wonderful spectrum of colors cascading down the hill to the lake level.
Convict Lake (7850′) 75-100% GO NOW! Brilliant color all around the lake with some green still on the back side. 

ROCK CREEK CANYON
Rock Creek Road (9,600’) Past Peak (Some color may be sticking around the lower section of the road.)

LAUREL CREEK

A ribbon of peak color is just south of Mammoth Lakes in Laurel Creek.