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Old 04-02-2016, 11:54 AM
 
Location: South Pasadena, CA
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I've never been to Boulder or Co. I usually visit Santa Fe, NM in the Fall, but I think I'd like to try something different this year. Trying to decide what month to come, Sept or Oct. I'd love some chilly weather and Fall color. I'm a Los Angeles native who hates the heat and loves the seasons! Last year, I was in Santa Fe in Nov. and the Aspens were lovely. It rained quite a bit so I didn't get to sit outside much. I'm choosing Boulder because I love nature and smaller cities. I'm very low key, just content with sitting outside with a view, or watching people pass by. I like to walk, not hike or anything more intense. I think Denver would be too much for me. I have enough urban time where I live now I''ll stay at a B&B since it's my first visit.

So, Sept. or Oct? That is the question for one who wants to escape the SoCal heat...

Thank you!
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Old 04-02-2016, 01:39 PM
 
Location: Ned CO @ 8300'
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If you are going to stay in Boulder come in October. Fall Activities in Boulder, CO
If you think you may want to make a day trip to the mountains (Rocky Mountain National park is an hour away) then the last week of September is typically peak fall color. Some years the leaves last into the first week of October.
I'd recommend driving up Boulder Canyon to join the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway to get to Estes Park/RMNP. https://www.myscenicdrives.com/drive...k-scenic-byway
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Old 04-02-2016, 04:35 PM
 
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If you are going to stay in Boulder come in October. Fall Activities in Boulder, CO
If you think you may want to make a day trip to the mountains (Rocky Mountain National park is an hour away) then the last week of September is typically peak fall color. Some years the leaves last into the first week of October.
I'd recommend driving up Boulder Canyon to join the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway to get to Estes Park/RMNP. https://www.myscenicdrives.com/drive...k-scenic-byway
This. I also recommend watching rainfall in the spring and summer, as this what really affects how long the colors last. In 2013, after September floods, we had a wonderful fall with colors lasting through the end of October (down here in Boulder). Same was last Fall - our late wet Srping of 2015 resulted in the lasing colors in the fall.
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