Lundy Canyon
Trail · California
A trail up Lundy Canyon climbs past beaver ponds and waterfalls through some of the Eastern Sierra's thickest aspen groves, glowing gold by mid-October. The out-and-back from Lundy Lake is Mono County's signature fall color hike.
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Peak: September 24–September 28
Color builds from September 12 · mostly bare by October 14
Sampled at Lundy Canyon’s own coordinates and elevation (3082 m) rather than a regional average.
74 weather points cover California, and the model shifts their answer 3 days later, which is what it takes to match 3 published peak dates from monocounty.org and explorefall.com. How the forecast works
When to go to Lundy Canyon
Good color holds through about October 3, giving you roughly 21 days from the first turn to past peak. It sits at 10,112 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
Lundy Canyon on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Lundy Canyon peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for September 24–September 28 (best estimate September 26). Color starts around September 12 and is mostly bare by October 14.
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