Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
At a glance
71 miles of road between 3,625 and 4,944 ft; the high point is near mile 30.
Color is earliest near mile 45 (about 4,500 ft), around Oct 22, and latest near mile 67 (about 4,800 ft), around Oct 25.
Peak color 2026 (Estimate)
Each area's predicted peak window. The date doesn't change this view.
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.
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Peak Timing Along the Route
Each color band covers about 5 miles of road. Hover for elevation and predicted peak date.
Oct 22 (earliest)Oct 25 (latest)
Elevation 3,625–4,944 ft over 71 miles · 96 sample points dated
High mountain lakes surrounded by forests that pop with color in the fall.