Natural History Wanderings

Fall Colors in Mono County – Mono County Tourism and Film Commission report for 10/26/16 below. See photos at California’s Eastern Sierra

The West Walker River and the towns of Walker, Coleville and Topaz are still glowing with color! (See pictures below) The cottonwood trees along US 395 around Antelope Valley and Topaz Lake are currently displaying brilliant gold and oranges. Recent rain and wind storms have ended a spectacular 2016 season for the majority of the Eastern Sierra.  There’s still time to catch the last glimpse of fall in northern Mono County but always make sure to check road conditions before traveling on the Caltrans website here: http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi

WALKER / COLEVILLE / TOPAZ

Monitor Pass – Past Peak
Lobdell Lake – Past Peak
Walker Canyon – 75-100% GO NOW! The banks of the West Walker River are lined with gold! Plan your viewing for mid day as the shadows will be out early in the morning and late afternoon.
Towns of Walker & Coleville – 75-100% GO NOW! Lots of great color in Antelope Valley. The cottonwoods around Topaz Lane and gold and orange. Make sure to head up to the shores of topaz lake for some spectacular views.
Sonora Pass – Past Peak

BRIDGEPORT / VIRGINIA LAKES

Twin Lakes –  Past Peak
Virginia Lakes – Past Peak
Conway Summit – Past Peak
Summers Meadow – Past Peak

LEE VINING

Tioga Pass & Lee Vining Canyon – Past Peak
Lundy Lake & Canyon – Past Peak

BENTON & 120 EAST 

Sagehen Meadow – Past Peak

JUNE LAKE LOOP

June Lake Loop/Hwy 158 – Past Peak
Parker Lake – Past Peak
Little Walker Lake – Past Peak

MAMMOTH LAKES

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Lakes Basin – Past Peak
Mammoth Creek Road – Past Peak

Convict Lake

Convict Lake & Canyon – Past Peak

CROWLEY LAKE/McGEE CREEK

McGee Creek Canyon – Past Peak
Around Crowley community – Past Peak

ROCK CREEK CANYON

Around Rock Creek Lake –  Past peak.
Along the road –  Past Peak