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Bishop Creek Canyon, California fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color around Bishop Creek Canyon peaks about October 1, with the best viewing from roughly September 30 to October 8.
- Typical peak
- October 1
- Best viewing
- Sep 30 – Oct 8
- Color starts
- Around Sep 19
- Leaves mostly down
- Around Oct 14
- Elevation
- 8,500 ft
- Color potential
- Among the best in the country
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Typical season
Peak around October 1. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s status and the five-week outlook.
The season at a glance
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
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Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Bishop Creek Canyon?
In a typical year, fall color around Bishop Creek Canyon peaks about October 1, with the best viewing from roughly September 30 to October 8. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
How long does peak color last in Bishop Creek Canyon?
Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around September 19, and most leaves are down by about October 14.
What trees color up around Bishop Creek Canyon?
The main fall color in this area comes from quaking aspen, ginkgo, eastern cottonwood. See the leaf guide to identify them.
Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.