Here, the distribution of trees is based on altitude-different types of trees grow at different altitudes, with those at higher elevations developing color first. In the West, it’s like fireworks: a spectacular burst of beautiful colors over a short time. Q: How is fall color different in the West? A: In the East, fall is like a really long parade from north to south. National Arboretum, explains when fall leaves peak and why the West has the best places for fall foliage in the country.
Scott Aker, head of horticulture for the U.S. 2 hours west of Laramie Medicine Bow National Forest About 2 1/2 hours south of Seattle WYOMING: You'll pass logging, but don't fear: Aspen Alley leads through a stand so dense, it's like swimming in a sea of gold. WASHINGTON: On Skyline Trail, in Mount Rainier National Park, don't just look up-focus downward to see the deep reds of vine maples and huckleberry bushes. Near Corvallis, off Finley Refuge Road UTAH: In Fishlake National Forest, Pando, the largest aspen clone in the world, creates a gigantic blanket of shimmering color. Finley National Wildlife Refuge's Upland Forest for oaks and maples. East of Lake Tahoe access at Spooner Lake, 1 hour south of Reno OREGON: You want bold russets and reds? Try a hike in William L. Start 1-hour northeast of Missoula on State 83 Seeley Lake to Swan Lake in the Lolo National Forest NEVADA: On the 5-mile (one way) Marlette Lake Trail, you'll emerge from the aspens to see them reflected on the lake. From Swan Valley to Ashton MONTANA: On the Seeley-Swan Scenic Drive, you'll spy the bright yellow fall needles of the larch, a deciduous conifer. What's not subtle: the view of the Tetons.
IDAHO: The 69-mile T eton Scenic Byway is a drive of subtle yellows-here cottonwoods and there aspens. COLORADO: Sections of the 22-mile Guanella Pass Scenic Bywayare unpaved (check conditions), but the aspens will make you happy to be driving slowly.
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