Fall Colors

Fall in the Mammoth Lakes area is a glorious spectacular 
time of year. With its crisp air, cool nights and shorter days, 
fall is a magical season. It is often difficult to predict precisely
when the peak colors of autumn will occur. The season's most
brilliant colors will appear when dry, warm, sunny days are 
followed by cool, dry nights. Trees in this region generally begin
their annual change in September offering the best viewing
in mid to late October.

Leaves display brilliant and intense colors. Aspens, willows and cottonwoods feature vibrant hues of orange, gold and red signaling the approach of winter. Travel to Mammoth Lakes during this uncrowded yet stunning time of year and enjoy the brilliant, fiery colors that fall has to offer. Fall Color Tour

Why Do Leaves Turn Color? Every autumn, cottonwood, quaking aspen and willow are transformed into colorful hues of gold, orange and russet. Before long, their leaves will fall and again become part of another cycle that feeds the soil. What causes this yearly cycle, and what determines which color the leaves turn? Read more... The Eastern Sierra region is laced with rugged canyons carved by rushing streams, and home to some of the finest fall color viewing anywhere.

The Eastern High Sierra Fall Color Guide provides twenty locations to view spectacular fall colors from Big Pine Canyon in the south to Walker River Canyon in the north. To request your free copy click here or call 888-GO-Mammoth.