Teton Scenic Byway
Scenic drive · Idaho
Idaho Highway 31 runs nearly 70 miles from Swan Valley to Victor over 6,754-foot Pine Creek Pass, its aspen and cottonwood turning gold each September against Teton Valley's farmland and the Tetons' quieter, western-facing side.
Don’t miss
Peak: September 27–October 1
Color builds from September 13 · mostly bare by October 20
Sampled at Teton Scenic Byway’s own coordinates and elevation (2102 m) rather than a regional average.
Idaho is sampled at 42 weather points, then moved 1 day earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Idaho is running 1 day later than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Teton Scenic Byway
Good color holds through about October 8, giving you roughly 25 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 11 days earlier than the rest of Idaho. At 6,896 ft, it turns before the lower ground nearby.
Teton Scenic Byway on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Idaho, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When does Teton Scenic Byway peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for September 27–October 1 (best estimate September 29). Color starts around September 13 and is mostly bare by October 20.
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