![]() The deep green forest of pines alongside. ![]() Also, many parks and recreation areas have COVID-19 precautions in place. In early fall, mid- to late-September, the swathes of color are almost uniformly yellow with hints of orange and red. Please check the websites for the latest conditions. It should be noted that for 2021, some areas are have been damaged by wildfire and may have unsafe air quality due to smoke. Other areas for leaf peeping include Auburn, Placerville and Folsom. Fall in Guerneville is the most scenic time of the year and also the driest, so one does not have to worry about flooded streets. In Sacramento, the neighborhoods of Land Park, Midtown and East Sacramento are especially brilliant - look for gingko, Chinese pistache, liquid amber and scarlet oak. Plan a Northern California fall getaway with stunning lakes, vineyard hikes, rugged mountain peaks, and more with our guide to the best foliage drives. If a weekend getaway isn’t doable, you can find plenty of fall color close to home. ![]() For the latest updates, visit, which has created an interactive map showing the status of turning leaves across California. But typically, mid-October to early November are prime times for leaf peeping in Northern California. The beauty is still, and always, mindblowing and there’s a fraction of the crowds. Some of the best places to view fall colors are June Lake Loop, Mammoth Lakes Basin, Sherwin Creek/Mammoth Creek, Mammoth Scenic Loop and Reds Meadow. The season varies greatly depending on elevation and weather, so it can be difficult to predict when the leaves will reach their peak. You can even make a weekend of it by booking an overnighter in one of our many quaint mountain towns. ![]() True, we may not have the spectacular shows of our East Coast counterparts, but there are still plenty of opportunities for “leaf peeping” here in the Golden State. The Sierra Nevada put on a fiery show, with quaking aspens, cottonwood, oaks, maple and willow, with the real showstoppers coming in late October and early November. Despite what New Englanders may say, California has its fair share of fall color. ![]()
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