The predicted color stage on the selected date, modelled from years of fall color records. A forecast, not a live observation.When each area's color is predicted to peak this season. The date doesn't change this view.

Fall foliage near Pima County, Arizona

Explore locations and scenic byways near Pima County, Arizona.

Over 3 hours

Scenic driveSan Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway462 mi · 10 hr 25 minA 236-mile loop through golden aspen groves in late September, connecting the historic towns of Durango, Silverton, and Ouray. It includes the 'Million Dollar Highway', known for its steep drop-offs and mountain views.Scenic driveNebo Loop Scenic Byway733 mi · 14 hr 25 minKnown for red maples and golden aspens in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.Scenic driveGrand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway638 mi · 14 hr 44 minWildflower meadows and forests of shimmering aspen that turn gold in the fall.Verde Valley (Dead Horse Ranch State Park)262 mi · 5 hr 38 minPeak: Early NovemberRed Rock Crossing268 mi · 5 hr 42 minPeak: Mid NovemberWest Fork Trail281 mi · 6 hr 5 minPeak: Mid OctoberGreer231 mi · 6 hr 19 minPeak: Late OctoberFlagstaff & San Francisco Peaks309 mi · 6 hr 25 minPeak: Mid OctoberStatus: Peak colorGila National Forest296 mi · 7 hr 29 minNew MexicoPeak: Early OctoberStatus: Not started

Driving distance and time by road from Pima County.

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Planning Your Trip to Pima County

From Pima County you can reach 9 fall color locations and 0 scenic byways in Arizona, for day trips that range from a one-hour hike to a full-day drive.

When to Visit

Across the destinations we track around Pima County, peak color has historically landed in Mid October, measured from years of fall color records at those spots.

Highlights around Pima County

How we know when Pima County peaks

Each date above comes from years of fall color records at that specific spot, checked against what observers on the ground saw — not a regional average wearing a local name. Where a location has no usable observations of its own, we withhold the date and point you somewhere nearby that does.