How is Breckenridge in late Sept/early Oct?

Aspens will be just on the downslope from peak color. It can be a little chilly but nothing that would keep you indoors unless you get an early season snow.

September is awesome up here. October too, since the crowds have really died down by then.

Colorado right after Labor day is awesome. a little cooler but very pleasant. if you get into October, snow fall is a real possibility

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How is Breckenridge in late Sept/early Oct?

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Funny you should ask.

I’ve been to Breckinridge for their Oktoberfest in 2019 and 2021.

I would’ve gone in 2020 if it wasn’t cancelled for Covid.

I’m planning on doing again this year, and as often as possible in the future.

Breck is somewhat crowded, but not ‘too crowded’ and the weather is PERFECT.

We were in Durango last year at that time. It was glorious. And it was not crowded. We were just talking last night about how that was the perfect time of year to be there and we will do it again.

September is a good month to visit. October… it can be hit or miss. I did a 4-day weekend the second week of October 2018. The first two days were amazing. Perfect weather and the trees looked like they were on fire. Minimal crowds as well. Hiking in a light jacket was immaculate. On the second night we noticed a storm system rolling through, and on the third day it dumped almost a foot of snow. Now snow is great if we were skiing, but lifts aren’t open yet. And that ruined another hike and the mountain biking trip we had planned.

I’ve also been several times in September and would definitely recommend going then. Maybe wait until second weekend when everyone is back in school.

This actually just reminded me of one of my first trips to Estes park nearly 20 years ago. It was late September, I had just taken a job in Denver and I went fly fishing one afternoon in Estes Park.

The Aspens were yellow and the glass still lake water was up to about the belly button of my chest wader. As the sun was setting a very light snow started falling. It continued for about 30-40 minutes until after dusk and I made my way out of the lake to head home.

Don’t believe I got so much as a bite that day but it was one of the most enjoyable fishing experiences I ever had and was part of my falling in love with Colorado. Was just so peaceful.

Late September is great. I live in Breck. The last two weeks of September have been beautiful here. It’s our really only month of fall, so the Aspens trees are changing colors, so it gorgeous. A lot of locals favorite month, but temps drop and then we usually get our first snow in October. Don’t recommend coming in October. Both months are super chill as far as crowds tho. Hit me up I’ll buy you a beer.