In true Old West character, Luke Prince, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad special events coordinator, photographed the fall colors Sept. 23-24 during the railroad’s fall photography event on the rails between Durango and Silverton.
In true Old West character, Luke Prince, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad special events coordinator, photographed the fall colors Sept. 23-24 during the railroad’s fall photography event on the rails between Durango and Silverton.Courtesy of Luke Prince

The best resource for where to go leaf-peeping is the San Juan National Forest. The agency’s fall color report tells you what areas this weekend will have optimal for viewing. See the report here.