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 22–September 26
Color builds from September 10 · mostly bare by October 15
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 2 days later than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Teton Scenic Byway
Good color holds through about October 3, giving you roughly 23 days from the first turn to past peak. 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 22–September 26 (best estimate September 24). Color starts around September 10 and is mostly bare by October 15.
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