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 Canyon, Texas

Explore locations and scenic byways near Canyon, Texas.

Over 3 hours

Scenic driveFrontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway349 mi · 6 hr 35 minRugged mountains and clusters of golden aspen.Scenic driveTop of the Rockies461 mi · 9 hr 16 minHigh-altitude driving with expansive views of golden aspen groves.Scenic driveSan Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway528 mi · 9 hr 52 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.Roman Nose State Park258 mi · 5 hr 3 minOklahomaPeak: Early NovemberStatus: Moderate colorWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge232 mi · 5 hr 6 minOklahomaPeak: Mid NovemberStatus: Peak colorMartin Park Nature Center290 mi · 5 hr 15 minOklahomaPeak: Early NovemberStatus: Moderate colorCimarron Canyon State Park283 mi · 5 hr 54 minNew MexicoPeak: Early OctoberPecos Canyon State Park312 mi · 6 hr 6 minNew MexicoPeak: Early OctoberStatus: FadingEnchanted Circle Scenic Byway364 mi · 7 hr 44 minNew MexicoPeak: Early OctoberStatus: Peak color

Driving distance and time by road from Canyon.

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Planning Your Trip to Canyon

From Canyon you can reach 17 fall color locations and 0 scenic byways in Texas, for day trips that range from a one-hour hike to a full-day drive.

When to Visit

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

Highlights around Canyon

How we know when Canyon 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.