Montana is one of the first states to experience fall foliage in the U.S., thanks to its high-elevation mountain ranges. New this year is a tool that helps visitors plan around peak fall foliage in every region. Use the slider in our Press Room to see when you can expect peak colors.
What makes Montana’s fall foliage unique is its abundance of western larch trees, which are found in northwest Montana, including the 60-acre old growth grove of western larch near Seeley Lake. The grove is home to Gus, the world’s largest western larch tree.
Other top fall foliage locations include:
- Jewel Basin Hiking Area
- Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger District
- Hi-Line (stretch of U.S. Highway 2)
- Elk Island Wildlife Management Area
- Goat Flat in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness
- Bannack State Park
- Rocky Mountain Front
- Sluice Boxes State Park
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