Off the Beaten Path on Laurel Lakes Road

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Laurel Lakes Road is an adventurous ride (10/4/25) Michael Kwok

Color spotter Michael Kwok drove up Laurel Lakes Road last weekend. This is a steep and rocky road, which requires a high-clearance, 4-wheel-drive vehicle but yields some wonderful fall colors this time of the year.

Most people only view this color from a distance, but Michael was feeling adventurous and we are thankful he was.

He took some amazing photos and a beautiful video (see below), and found that the area is near or at peak and won’t last long.

Laurel Lakes Road (7,200′-10,000′) – Near Peak to Peak (50-100%) GO NOW!

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Beautiful colors usually only seen from a distance (10/4/25) Michael Kwok
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Color along Laurel Lakes Road (10/4/25) Michael Kwok
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Color along Laurel Lakes Road (10/4/25) Michael Kwok

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