Color spotter Marc Hoshovsky visited Alpine County during the “well-attended” Alpine Aspen Festival to find auburn, orange, gold, yellow and lime-colored grasses, willows and shrubs carpeting Alpine meadows.
Aspen are near peak to Peak in a few locations, though will be closer to peak this weekend.
Hope Valley (7,000-8,000’) – Near Peak (50 – 75%) – Aspen are somewhat patchy, depending on the grove. GO NOW!
Luther Pass (7,740′) – Patchy – Groves on the east side of Luther Pass are still quite green, whereas Hope Valley has many large yellow groves.
