Fall Foliage in Southern California [closed]

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What are some of the best places in Southern California (max. of 2 hours drive from LA) to enjoy Fall colors. Also, most places I have seen being recommended are hike trails. Are there any places in which I can enjoy fall colors without much of hiking, or even better a scenic drive loop?






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Where are the fall colors in Southern California right now?

Fall Foliage in Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Los Angeles.
  • Whittier Narrows Recreational Facility, South El Monte.
  • Stoddar Peak, Near Mount Baldy.
  • Aspen Grove in San Gorgonio Wilderness, Near Big Bear (currently closed)
  • Big Bear Lake, Big Bear.
  • Grass Valley Lake, Lake Arrowhead.
  • Lake Gregory, Crestline.


Where are leaves changing now in California?

While the colors may not be as dramatic as up north, you'll still feel the changing of the season and drink in gorgeous fall foliage....California in Fall
  • Yosemite National Park. ...
  • Convict Lake at Mammoth Lakes. ...
  • Napa Valley. ...
  • June Lake Loop. ...
  • Lake Tahoe. ...
  • Mount Shasta. ...
  • Bishop Creek Canyon. ...
  • Lundy Lake near Bridgeport.


Will fall foliage be late this year?

This year's fall foliage is late, and the colors that have began to pop up are not as vibrant. The leaves' 2021 lackluster show is one thing that can't be blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, pin it on climate change.

Is there fall foliage in California?

California has among the longest and most diverse seasons for fall foliage. The show usually begins mid-September in the upper reaches of the Sierra Nevada, then parades gradually down the slopes, concluding in the valleys in December.



Where to Find Fall Colors in Southern California




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