Asheville Fall Colors Dates. Grandfather mountain the high country. Extreme elevations and more than 100 species of deciduous trees give the blue ridge mountains one of the longest and most vibrant leaf seasons.
Vibrant fall colors reached the lower elevations providing a scenic drive here along highway 63 near trust nc northwest of asheville. See our guide to the very best places to see gorgeous fall colors. The fall foliage show in the mountains and foothills surrounding asheville in western north carolina brings a kaleidoscope of leaf colors for many weeks.
Photo taken october 24 2020 by jason tarr.
The usual fall leaf color leaf schedule is as follows. October 12 through 16 fall color is strongest above 5 000 feet in the n c. Areas above 6 000 feet including pisgah grandfather mountain mt. Visit our weekly fall color reports to stay up to date on the most colorful foliage.
