Asheville Fall Color Report
Weekly dispatches from the field
Your Realtime Guide to Autumn in Asheville
Stay up to date with the most stunning autumn hikes, scenic drives, and exclusive travel deals in Asheville, North Carolina, through our weekly fall color reports. Led by our crew of Fall Color Hunters, you’ll discover the best places to witness the vibrant hues of the season and get insider tips on where to explore.
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September 18, 2024
Scientists say Asheville’s fall foliage remains the nation's most vibrant and long-lasting, and we’re on track for another stunning display this year (read the full forecast here!). As September progresses, early fall colors appear at the highest elevations around Asheville, making it a great time for scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
One of the best ways to enjoy it is by visiting local apple orchards, where you can pick fresh apples right off the tree.
Kids will love picking apples at the many u-pick farms in the region, which offer family-friendly activities like corn mazes, hay rides, and mountain music. Many orchards also have pumpkin patches, perfect for picking Jack-o'-lanterns of all shapes and sizes.
Our Fall Color Hunters take to the field on September 30, 2024. Scroll through the beautiful photos below from 2023 for a taste of what to expesct..
Fall Color Hunter Gallery
Graveyard Fields / September 21, 2024 / Photo: James Reynolds
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Fall Color 101
When is Peak Fall Color in Asheville?
That's the question many visitors ask us each year. The answer may surprise you! There is no single peak time for fall color in the Asheville area. That's one of our top 5 things you need to know about fall in Asheville.
The development of fall color is largely dependent on elevation. Because there is such a wide variety of elevations near town, Asheville enjoys one of the longest and most vibrant fall color seasons in the nation. The timing of the fall color change also depends on the species of trees and plants found in each area. See our interactive fall color map to help guide you for the best fall color.
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