It’s a great time to visit Black Mountain, NC, and Western NC!
The rich colors of fall are on full display in North Carolina’s mountains. The changing hues have been known to captivate those who see them, and this year promises an amazing show! You can expect everything from deep reds mixed with vibrant oranges or yellows to make for something different every year, yet still special. See what the experts are predicting for this year’s leaf viewing.
Our favorite websites that are updated regularly with current fall color conditions:
- FOLIAGE NETWORK
View a weekly updated southeast regional map - GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN
One of the fun things I love is seeing the daily photos of the current fall color along the upper levels of the Blue Ridge Parkway! - ASU FALL COLOR GUY
Includes weekly fall color reports written by Appalachian State University’s Department of Biology.
Current Forecast as of 09/20/2022
Mother nature is always subject to change!
1st Week of October– 5,000 Elevation
Rough Ridge Trail MP 302.9 Beech Mountain
2nd Week of October- 4,000 Elevation
Jumping off Rocks Trail MP 260.3 and Banner Elk
3rd Week of October– 3,000 Elevation
Little Switzerland, Boone, Blowing Rock, Bakersville, Spruce Pine, Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, Maggie Valley, Bryson City, West Jefferson
4th Week of October- 2,000 Elevation
Black Mountain, Stone Mountain State Park, Dupont State Forest, Yadkin Valley Overlook MP 289.8, Asheville, Biltmore, Sylva, Saluda
1st Week of November
Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, South Mountains State Park, Marion, Rutherfordton, Lake James, Morganton, Old Fort
