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 Silver City, New Mexico

Explore locations and scenic byways near Silver City, New Mexico.

Over 3 hours

Scenic driveSan Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway350 mi · 8 hr 12 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 driveFrontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway568 mi · 11 hr 26 minRugged mountains and clusters of golden aspen.Scenic driveGrand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway491 mi · 11 hr 50 minWildflower meadows and forests of shimmering aspen that turn gold in the fall.Fourth of July Canyon230 mi · 6 hr 3 minPeak: Mid OctoberStatus: Past peakSandia Crest Scenic Byway253 mi · 6 hr 7 minPeak: Early OctoberStatus: FadingSandia Mountains258 mi · 6 hr 23 minPeak: Early OctoberStatus: FadingRed Rock Crossing311 mi · 6 hr 53 minArizonaPeak: Mid NovemberMount Lemmon (Santa Catalina Mountains)296 mi · 7 hr 29 minArizonaPeak: Mid OctoberStatus: Peak color

Driving distance and time by road from Silver City.

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Planning Your Trip to Silver City

From Silver City you can reach 8 fall color locations and 0 scenic byways in New Mexico, for day trips that range from a one-hour hike to a full-day drive.

When to Visit

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

Highlights around Silver City

How we know when Silver City 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.