Looking for fall photography locations in Southwest

btnapa · 08-27-2015, 12:57 PM

I know we have Pentaxians all over the world. Very proud of that fact. Figured I tap into our group's collective knowledge. I live in Las Vegas and I am planning a fall trip for some "colorful" fall photography. I am looking for suggestions for nice vistas with colorful leafs for a possible September, early October trip to Utah's parks (Zion, etc.) and possible Arizona and Colorado locations. I am looking for specific locations. If you could post a photo too showing the location, it would be much appreciated.

**mattb123** · 08-27-2015, 01:53 PM

Gunnison County (Colorado) is pretty nice.

Ohio Pass

Gothic Valley (Crested Butte area)

Gunnison Valley

Kebler Pass area

Gunnison River

**baro-nite** · 08-27-2015, 02:56 PM

That early in the season you'll want higher elevations for color. From Fall Color Report | Scenic Southern Utah:

Quote:

Late September through early October:
This is typically the best time to see the leaves in Southern Utah. The leaves around Brian Head and Cedar Breaks should be at peak and the Duck Creek, Navajo Lake and Panguitch Lake should also be near peak. A great fall color trip is what’s known as the “Fall Color Loop”. The Fall Color Loop begins in Parowan, where you start up Hwy 143 though Parowan Canyon go past Brian Head and turn east towards Panguitch Lake, then head south on Mammoth Creek Rd. to Hwy 14, turn west on Hwy 14 go past Duck Creek Village, Navajo Lake, Zion Overlook, then down Cedar Canyon into Cedar City.

jimr-pdx · 08-27-2015, 05:31 PM

If you can go further west US395 up the eastern Sierra can be incredible in early October.

btnapa · 08-27-2015, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Gunnison County (Colorado) is pretty nice.

Ohio Pass

Gothic Valley (Crested Butte area)

Gunnison Valley

Kebler Pass area

Gunnison River

Thanks Matt. Beautiful work. What a location. Colors are as I imagined.

08-27-2015, 12:57 PM	#1
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,614	Looking for fall photography locations in Southwest I know we have Pentaxians all over the world. Very proud of that fact. Figured I tap into our group's collective knowledge. I live in Las Vegas and I am planning a fall trip for some "colorful" fall photography. I am looking for suggestions for nice vistas with colorful leafs for a possible September, early October trip to Utah's parks (Zion, etc.) and possible Arizona and Colorado locations. I am looking for specific locations. If you could post a photo too showing the location, it would be much appreciated.

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08-27-2015, 01:53 PM	#2
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Gunnison County (Colorado) is pretty nice. Ohio Pass Gothic Valley (Crested Butte area) Gunnison Valley Kebler Pass area Gunnison River

08-27-2015, 02:56 PM	#3
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	That early in the season you'll want higher elevations for color. From Fall Color Report \| Scenic Southern Utah: Quote: Late September through early October: This is typically the best time to see the leaves in Southern Utah. The leaves around Brian Head and Cedar Breaks should be at peak and the Duck Creek, Navajo Lake and Panguitch Lake should also be near peak. A great fall color trip is what’s known as the “Fall Color Loop”. The Fall Color Loop begins in Parowan, where you start up Hwy 143 though Parowan Canyon go past Brian Head and turn east towards Panguitch Lake, then head south on Mammoth Creek Rd. to Hwy 14, turn west on Hwy 14 go past Duck Creek Village, Navajo Lake, Zion Overlook, then down Cedar Canyon into Cedar City.

08-27-2015, 05:31 PM	#4
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	If you can go further west US395 up the eastern Sierra can be incredible in early October.

08-27-2015, 10:35 PM	#5
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,614 Original Poster	Originally posted by mattb123 Gunnison County (Colorado) is pretty nice. Ohio Pass Gothic Valley (Crested Butte area) Gunnison Valley Kebler Pass area Gunnison River Thanks Matt. Beautiful work. What a location. Colors are as I imagined.

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