![]() It’s beautiful to see and a delight to the ears.” The slightest breeze sets these leaves in motion, leading to that ‘quaking’ effect. The quaking aspen (populus tremoloids) are readily identified by the disc-like leaves about the size of a silver dollar. Per, “Just a short distance from Big Bear we found the southernmost aspen grove in California. Fall Foliage in Riverside / San Bernardino CountiesĪspen Grove in San Gorgonio Wilderness, Near Big Bear (currently closed) You do need to purchase a National Forest Adventure Pass to park anywhere. Mount Baldy is located off the 210 freeway at Baseline exit. The hike itself is just over 6 miles and just under 1,000 feet in elevation. If you’re looking for fall colors in Southern California and some nice views on a clear day without a ton of work, one great choice is Stoddard Peak located right below Mount Baldy. Stop by the ranger station any day from sunrise to sunset for information on the plant and animal life that inhabit this nature reserve. Nearly every ecosystem, from swamps, to forest, to desert, is naturally represented at the Whittier Narrows Recreational Facility, where the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Rivers diverge. ![]() Whittier Narrows Recreational Facility, South El Monte Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Los AngelesĪt the LA County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, sour gum, chinaberry, Jerusalem thorn, eastern redbud and maples fill with yellow, golden, orange and crimson colors in late October, early November. Here is a list of Southern California’s favorite leaf peeping spots which vary in elevation, time of peak and when colors are at their most intense. ![]() Where To See Fall Leaves in Southern California ![]()
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