The Eastern Sierra turns gold for about three weeks a year. Miss the timing, and there’s no second chances once it’s passed.
Unlike coastal fall or New England foliage, this is aspen season: narrow canyons and high-elevation groves that flip from green to blazing gold almost overnight, then drop just as fast. Most people find out too late, or they hit the two or three spots that show up on every “best fall colors in California” list and call it a trip.
This map skips the guesswork. It’s built specifically around autumn in the Eastern Sierra: 115+ locations covering the hikes, viewpoints, and stops that actually deliver during fall foliage season, from June Lake Loop and the Bishop Creek groves to canyons most people don’t know about.
Most fall foliage guides for this region are written once and never touched again, built off a single trip or someone else’s list. This one isn’t. Every pin comes from camping trips I’ve taken over the years, ranging from early fall to peak season. It’s the difference between planning a trip around where color should be and knowing where it actually is.
Here’s what’s inside:
📍 Hiking Trails: ranging from easy aspen-grove walks to longer hikes with sweeping views from above
📍 Scenic Viewpoints: viewpoints best visited during fall, including a few that appear extra colorful for a couple weeks a year
📍 Points of Interest: landmarks & detours worth building an itinerary around
📍 Hotels & Campgrounds: highly rated accommodations for basing a trip around, whether you prefer a bed or a tent under a canopy of colors
📍 Restaurants: a variety of options for refueling after a day on the trail
📍 Complimentary future updates: I’ll keep adding to the map as I continue to find new hidden gems!
How it works: ✅ Access the map link instantly after purchase ✅ Open in Google Maps on your phone ✅ Save it to your account so it works offline ✅ Filter by category to plan your day
No app downloads or subscriptions required! Just a map that lives in your Google Maps forever.
🗺️ Check out my Sedona map first if you’d like to see how it works- it’s free!
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