Color Change: 8% (Very Low)

This is the first Spearfish Canyon Leaf Report of 2024. Foliage is at 8% towards its full autumn color change. After a hot and dry Labor Day weekend, Spearfish Canyon still looks more summer than fall. Historically, we’ve seen the “peak” or most vibrant fall colors in the Canyon between September 23 and October 3.

The real story today is found in the “understory.”

It’s peak leaf watching time in Spearfish Canyon! The Canyon foliage has reached 100% of its autumnal color change. Most trees are now at their most beautiful and brightest colors. It's not too late to enjoy Spearfish Canyon’s fall beauty! Download the Leaf Watching Map to follow along with the spots mentioned in this leaf report.

It’s officially fall! Spearfish Canyon is at 80% of its peak leaf color change. The deeper you drive into the Canyon, the more vivid colors you will see. Savoy and Roughlock Falls are spectacular sights right now. The golden hues of the birch and aspen seem to cascade amongst the Canyon rocks at Savoy. This is a great spot to view a season in transition, where many trees are at peak beauty while others will still reveal their colors throughout this week. Take advantage of the car pull-off spots as you enter Savoy to take in the fall splendor in all directions.