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You’ll find magnificent groves of Quaking Aspen surrounding his beautiful lake/meadow located at the top of Luther Pass on Highway 89 just off Highway 50. Sample a multitude of apple and pumpkin delicacies at the many farms and orchards while you view the splendor of fall. Nauman Apple Hillīrilliant fall colors provide a beautiful backdrop for this bucolic farm region. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic ParkĮnjoy the spectacular view along the American River as well as the many stands of colorful trees along Hwy 49 heading toward Auburn. Here are a few of our favorite places to spot fall at its best: Fall colors along the South Fork of the American River. If you happen to be traveling on Highway 50 through Placerville in El Dorado County, you will also see fiery-red pistachio trees. (Getty Images) Theres no other time of year quite like. The native black oak, found throughout the Sierra Nevada foothills between elevations of about 1,000 and 5,000 feet, boasts leaves that turn a brilliant gold. 23 Top Places to See Fall Foliage Hit the road or the trail to view these vibrant fall leaves across America. Fall colors are everywhere at lower altitudes, too. The high country doesn’t have all the fun. You can also see spectacular vistas and showy fall displays near the summit of Luther Pass. East of Carson Pass, Hope Valley offers spectacular displays of fall colors. Especially showy stands are located in and around Carson Pass, especially east of Caples Lake and the turnoff to Woods Lake. Typically in the high country, fall colors peak in early to mid-October. The dark blue high-elevation skies, craggy snow-dusted peaks, and greenish-black conifers are a dramatic contrast – and ensure your Instagram photos will pop! Here, expansive hillsides of quaking aspen flame brilliant gold, with occasional hints of orange. Those looking for the first colors of the season should head to the Carson Pass, Hope Valley, and Monitor Pass regions, accessible via state highways 88 and 89.
