The golden glow of Colorado's aspens beckons you. The air is brisk and everything feels alive. The heat of the summer is behind us and the allure of the Champagne powder ahead of us. Fall is a beautiful time to be in Colorado when Rockies are swathed in layers of yellow, orange and red.
We love taking leisurely drives where we can pull over and enjoy the colors. Here are some of our favorite scenic drives for leaf peeping in and around Vail and Beaver Creek.
Plug Piney River Ranch into your GPS and head out from Vail. You won't even notice the bumpy ride on the dirt road you'll be so in awe of the spectacular colors. And it gets even better once you arrive at the ranch, with incredible views of the surrounding peaks and a stunning lake. Stretch your legs after the drive with a hike up the Upper Piney Lake Trail to the waterfall.
Enjoy this designated scenic byway with lots of pull-offs for the perfect photo opportunities. Take Highway 24 south through the historic town of Minturn up the winding pass toward Redcliff. From here, loop back to Vail on Shrine Pass Road, a well-graded gravel road.
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This drive begins about 30 minutes west of Vail in Eagle on a paved road. Enjoy the golden colors as you drive along. As you near Sylvan Lake, the road turns into a gravel. Take in all the views at this tucked-away haven.
Then park your car at one of our luxury vacation rental homes and continue to enjoy the scenery and the fall colors from the deck!
