While areas in Mono County such as Sagehen Summit and Virginia Lakes are peaking right now, there are many other spots throughout the region that are still up and coming.
Places such as the Lundy Canyon Trail – a beautiful, 3-mile, moderate to intense hike – are developing beautifully according to color spotters in the region.
Beyond the resort, you’ll find oranges, dark yellows, and a bit of green. The Lundy Canyon Trail is stunning right now and quickly moving into peak-ish territory, but there is still plenty of water flowing at the waterfall.
As for the lake, itself, color is spotty especially close to the dam and following the creek through the campground and out of the canyon.
Lundy Canyon (7,858′) – 50-75% Near Peak (Go Now.)
Lundy Lake – 10-50% – Patchy
Additionally, Twin Lakes, the June Lake Loop, Lee Vining Canyon, Convict Lake and McGee Creek Canyon still have a ways to go in areas and should be ideal for leaf peepers who can’t get here for another week or two.
Twin Lakes (7,000′) – 10-50% Patchy. Honeymoon campground, as you approach the lake, is really showing off the variety that is then highlighted all around the lakes. Robinson Creek has some beautiful crimsons, and there is no shortage of bright yellow. We would call this about 40% with more to come.
Lee Vining Canyon (6,781′) – 10-50% Patchy. There is still quite a bit of green, but we are seeing more yellows and deep golds evolve each day. Some areas are closer to the higher end of this category in certain areas.
June Lake Loop/Hwy 158 (7,654′) – 10-50% Patchy. The hillsides are putting on quite the display, while the classic spots around the lake are slowly shifting to the higher end of the percentage range. October in the loop is going to be stunning!
McGee Creek Canyon (8,600’) – 10-50% Patchy. There is more color lower in the canyon this week and the display along the trail is really showing off. More to see here in the next few weeks.
Convict Lake (7,850′) – 10-50% Patchy. Color is steadily building, with more to come.
