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这是摘自Sunset Magazine
"Dunderberg Meadows, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Come autumn, eastern California travelers taking U.S. 395 over 8,138-foot Conway Summit often pull off the road to gape at--and photograph--aspen-dotted Dunderberg Meadows below What most of these travelers don't realize is that they can actually drive down to the meadows and view the spectacle close-up, taking in sweeping mountain vistas and admiring the way the aspens' brilliance is set off against the dark green of neighboring pines.
Where: From Lee Vining, head north approximately 20 miles on U.S. 395 over Conway Summit and turn left (west) onto Green Creek Rd. (also known as Green Lakes Rd.). Drive south 4 miles, go straight at the junction (you're now on Dunderberg Meadows Rd.), and continue for another mile. From Bridgeport, drive south on U.S. 395 about 5 miles to Green Creek Rd. and then turn right (west). Drive south as stated above. Although Green Creek Rd. is dirt and gravel, it's satisfactory for standard passenger cars.
When: Fall color generally peaks toward the end of September. But weather plays a huge role in the Sierra Nevada, and predictions can easily fly out the window.
Contact: Call the California Department of Transportation (800/427-7623) for road conditions on U.S. 395. For leaf status, call the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (760/932-7070).
June Lake Loop
In the eastern Sierra Nevada, the June Lake Loop perfectly combines a scenic drive with the chance to get out and hike a bit. Either way, aspens are the name of the game.
For leaf peeping with very little hiking, plan on slowly driving the 15-mile June Lake Loop past Grant, Silver, Gull, and June Lakes-each edged with aspens. There are also lovely aspen groves around Parker Lake-accessed by a short detour off the June Lake Loop and a 4-mile-roundtrip hike. Drive the dirt-and-gravel Parker Lake Road to the Parker Lake trailhead. Then hike 2 miles to the aspens on the other side. Aspen groves dot the trail as you go, with larger stands waiting for you on the far side of the lake.
Where: From Mammoth Lakes, head north on U.S. 395 about 14 miles to the south end of the June Lake Loop (State 158) and turn left (southwest). From Lee Vining, drive about 4 miles south on U.S. 395 to the north end of the June Lake Loop and turn right (southwest). The Parker Lake Rd. turnoff is just off the northern section of the loop, about 1 mile from the northern junction of State 158 and U.S. 395.
When: The season can peak anytime in October, depending on weather conditions.
Contact: June Lake Loop Chamber of Commerce: (760) 648-7584."
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