Where to see fall colors in southern Utah right now

A boy rides his bike on the Brian Head Town Trail, Brian Head, Tuesday.

A boy rides his bike on the Brian Head Town Trail, Brian Head, Tuesday. (Alysha Lundgren, St. George News)


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CEDAR CITY — As temperatures drop, deciduous trees shake off the summer greens, donning seasonal hues. In Southern Utah's mountains, fall is fleeting, so now is the time to take in all the scents and sights autumn has to offer.

While Cedar Mountain is home to stunning conifers, like bristlecone pines and Engelmann spruce, it's the quaking aspen that takes the spotlight once the season of color begins.

Aspens are the most common deciduous tree on Southern Utah's mountains, and their fall transformation paints the forest in yellow, orange and red, Cedar City News reported previously.

Because the trees are clonal, sprouting suckers from their root systems, a group of aspens could be genetically identical, meaning their leaves will change around the same time, typically to the same color. Maples and oaks are also known for their autumnal coloring, showcasing red or orange leaves.

Read the full story at St. George News.

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