When is peak fall foliage in June Lake?

In a typical year, fall color in the June Lake area peaks around October 3, with the best viewing from roughly October 2 to October 10. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.

How long does peak color last in June Lake?

Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around September 21, and most leaves are down by about October 16.

Is June Lake early or late compared with the rest of California?

June Lake typically peaks about 5 days earlier than the California average of Oct 9. It ranks 6 of 11 California destinations from earliest to latest.

What trees color up around June Lake?

The main fall color in this area comes from quaking aspen and willow. See the leaf guide to identify them.

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Mount Shasta, California fall foliage

In a typical year, fall color in the Mount Shasta area peaks around October 23, with the best viewing from roughly October 22 to October 30.

Typical peak: October 23
Best viewing: Oct 22 – Oct 30
Color starts: Around Oct 11
Leaves mostly down: Around Nov 5
Elevation: 3,600 ft

2026 foliage season

Typical season

Peak around October 23. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s estimated 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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Where to see the color around Mount Shasta

The town of Mount Shasta sits at about 3,600 feet at the foot of the 14,179-foot volcano it is named for, and its fall color comes from bigleaf maple, oak, dogwood, and aspen. Lake Siskiyou, just southwest of town, has a trail along the shore with Mount Shasta rising across the water. East on Highway 89, near McCloud, the McCloud River drops over Lower, Middle, and Upper McCloud Falls, linked by a trail along the river.

Scenic drive

Highway 89 heads east from Interstate 5 to McCloud and the McCloud River falls, through forest below the slopes of the mountain. It is part of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, which links Lassen Volcanic National Park with Crater Lake in Oregon.

If you arrive too early or too late

Too early? Still mostly green

Look for higher ground

None of the destinations we track within 150 miles of Mount Shasta typically peaks much earlier. Look for higher ground nearby: in this part of the country, color tends to arrive about 3 to 4 days earlier for every 1,000 feet you climb.

Too late? Already past peak

Head farther south

Quincy (Plumas County), CA (119 miles away, farther south) typically peaks about 4 days later.

Nearby destinations

Trees you’ll see turning

Common questions

When is peak fall foliage in Mount Shasta?

In a typical year, fall color in the Mount Shasta area peaks around October 23, with the best viewing from roughly October 22 to October 30. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.

How long does peak color last in Mount Shasta?

Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around October 11, and most leaves are down by about November 5.

Is Mount Shasta early or late compared with the rest of California?

Mount Shasta typically peaks about 12 days later than the California average of Oct 11. It ranks 9 of 11 California destinations from earliest to latest.

What trees color up around Mount Shasta?

The main fall color in this area comes from bigleaf maple and quaking aspen. 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.