A Bit More Time in Mono

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!