#ICOLORS SUN VALLEY FULL#
Take a stroll along one of the many footpaths and you’ll see a full spectrum of fall colors. Just down the hill from Main Street in Bellevue, Howard Preserve is a hidden gem of the south valley. From here you look down on the tree-lined streets of Hailey. The hike up Carbonate Mountain in Hailey ends atop the cliffs overlooking the Big Wood River.
Carbonate Mountain – HaileyĪt the peak of foliage season, nothing is better than getting up high and surveying the whole valley. A trendy play of colors makes this messenger of flowers something very special. You’ll be able to see the prime foliage spots from there. Wow, with this bouquet, the term colorful takes on a whole new meaning. On your way over, stop at the Sawtooth Overlook for a bird’s eye view of the valley.
Check them out in mid-September for peak color. Higher and colder than Ketchum, these leaves are usually the first to turn every year. Just over Galena Summit, the headwaters of the Salmon River contains drainages filled with large aspen stands. Further north on the trail, between Baker Creek and Prairie Creek, the path comes out into the open, offering views of the Boulder Mountains rising to the east, blanketed in aspens stands. Park at the SNRA and follow the trail along the river, weaving through changing aspens, cottonwoods, and willows. Take a tour of the Boulder Mountain foliage by walking or cycling along a section of the Harriman Trail between the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) Headquarters and Galena Lodge. The best part is finishing your hike through a blanket of newly fallen leaves. Looking back towards Sun Valley, you’ll be rewarded with a view of brilliant yellow foliage. For the best view, take the switchbacks up the hillside. In the fall, the shimmering green aspen leaves turn into a display of gold. Proctor Mountain is a popular hiking trail all summer. Want to get out and explore the fall foliage this year? Here are five of our favorite places to take in nature’s show. Along the rivers and streams, cottonwoods and willows complete the show with shades of yellow and red. Large stands of aspen trees turn a bright gold that glows in the afternoon light.
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