10/9/2025
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Inyo County
Southern Inyo County
- Lone Pine (3,727′) – Patchy (10-50%)
- Alabama Hills (4,534′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Whitney Portal (8,375′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Mt Whitney Trail (8,360′ to 14,505”) – Past peak, you missed it.
- Independence (3,930′) – Patchy (10-50%)
- Onion Valley (9,600′) – Past peak, you missed it.
- Big Pine Creek (7,660′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Big Pine (3,989′) – Patchy (10-50%)
Bishop Creek Canyon
GO NOW!! This favorite area has been spectacular for weeks, and continues to shine. There are lots of yellows, golds, and oranges to be seen throughout the Canyon. And, as all good things must come to an end, we are definitely on the downhill slope of leaf peeping season up there. Some areas are past peak, and much of the Canyon is in its final stages of brilliant colors. So, go now if you can!
South Fork, Bishop Creek
- South Lake (9,768′) – 75-100% – Peaking (GO NOW!)
- Weir Pond (9,650′) – 75-100% – Peaking (GO NOW!)
- Parcher’s Resort (9,260′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Willow Campground (9,000′) -50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Surveyor’s Meadow (8,975′) – 75-100% – Peaking (GO NOW!)
- Table Mountain Camp (8,900′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Mountain Glen Camp (8,850′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!) There are still some green stands here mixed in with lots of yellow and orange.
- Mist Falls and the Groves Above Bishop Creek Lodge (8,350′) – 50-75% Near Peak (Go Now!) (Closer to 75%)
- Four Jeffries (8,000′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
Middle Fork, Bishop Creek
- Lake Sabrina (9,150′) – 75-100% – Peaking (GO NOW!)
- Sabrina Approach (9,100′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Sabrina Campground (9,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.
- Groves Above Cardinal Village (8,550′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Intake II (8,000′) – Past peak, you missed it.
- Big Trees Campground (7,800′) – Patchy (10-50%) (closer to 50%)
Bishop
- Bishop (4,150′) – Patchy (10-50%) Yellows in the upper parts of the cottonwoods.
- Buckley Ponds (4,150′) – Patchy (10-50%)
- Rawson Ponds (4,150′) – Patchy (10-50%)
- Owens Valley (4,000′) – Patchy (10-50%)
Northern Inyo County
- Lower Rock Creek Rd ((7,087′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Round Valley (4,692′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Lower Pine Creek Canyon (7,000′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
- Pine Creek Pack Station (7,.400′) – 50-75% – Near Peak (Go Now!)
The Bishop area is one of those places where fall colors spread over a couple of months as they start up at the upper elevations (above 10,000’) and move down into the Owens Valley (roughly 4,000’). We have predominantly aspen trees in the high country and in the valley lots of cottonwoods and silver maples. Please visit our fall colors page for more information about where to see the fall colors around here. Pick your path!
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Pro Tip: Plan your visit mid-week to avoid busier trails and peak leaf peepers 
