At AAMCO Colorado, we fully understand that you expect your vehicle to get you where you need to be. If you intend to take any long distance trips this fall in your vehicle, be sure to take the necessary precautions to ensure your vehicle is ready for the haul. If you need a Radiator Repair Shop, Transmission Repair, Colorado Brake Repair, or any other automotive maintenance needs, be sure to find the nearest AAMCO Location to you, and give us a call to set up an appointment!

Take a Road Trip to See Beautiful Aspens This Fall

You can feel Fall in the air, the temperature is cooling. It’s time for aspen trees all over the state to go through a metamorphosis to a gorgeous golden yellow and orange. Don’t miss your chance to explore these beautiful aspens this Fall in Colorado. September and early October are perfect for viewing these painted gold mountainsides.

While hiking and cycling are great ways to traipse through the this season, seeing them from your car window or taking a road trip to the far reaches of the state is a just as breathtaking experience.

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Visit your nearest locally owned AAMCO Colorado today to get a complete checkup to ensure you are getting the most of your car’s performance and the golden aspen experience. 

Where Should You Drive to See Gold This Fall?

September and Early October is the ideal time to witness a gilded aspen spectacle on a scenic drive in Colorado, but you have to time it right: The color lasts only about a week in most places. It’s difficult to predict when exactly the leaves will turn in any given location. We’ve compiled this list of the best locations and routes for viewing beautiful aspens this fall. The best strategy is select travel dates in advance, but not destinations. Then go wherever the color is. Here are a few road-tripping routes that have become fall-color pilgrimages for aspen lovers:

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Grand Junction to Grand Mesa:

This highway is flush with not only aspens but also many other varieties of changing trees. Starting at Grand Junction, head east on the I-80 through Palisade and coast along the Colorado River. Enjoy the view of riverside cottonwoods slowly shifting into a yellow hue. Head east at Colorado 65 and then south through more canyon country on your way to the top of Grand Mesa. You will be welcomed by the sight of gold aspens as far as the eye can see.

Kebler Pass:

Head west out of Crested Butte over this improved dirt road (County Road 12) and you’ll be overwhelmed with autumn beauty. The darker colors of the Ruby Range make for a stark contrast with the golden aspens below. At Colorado 133, you can head north toward McClure Pass for more, or return the way you came.

Lizard Head Pass:

Down in southwest Colorado, Telluride can be difficult to reach, but is more than worth the challenge, especially in the fall. Telluride any time of the year is a site to behold. This drive on the Colorado 145 between Dolores and Telluride is mind blowing. Get that camera ready, because this area is the perfect photo taking location.

Ensure You’re Ready For Golden Adventures This Fall

Bring your car to AAMCO for a complete ProtectCheck® diagnostic. This will help identify any issues that need to be looked into and possibly repaired as seasons change and the cooler weather of autumn rolls in. See our current specials and coupons.

If you have questions about your car’s readiness for any season, or about car repair and maintenance topics, AAMCO Colorado can help. You can also go online and use the AAMCO Colorado Ask a Mechanic feature to submit your auto repair questions. They will be answered by a real AAMCO Colorado mechanic as soon as possible.

Make sure you are ready for everything that Colorado’s Fall season has to throw at you, from slippery roads to cold weather. Check out these Fall Driving Tips before you set out this autumn.

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