It looks like the next two weeks will be the Peak Time for viewing Fall Mountains in our area!

Autumn officially began on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Summer’s warm weather looks like it is going to hang around and could delay peak fall foliage. Although some leaves will begin changing color in early September, with most of the country seeing changes by mid-October with South Carolina seeing a peak in mid-October. Now is the time to start planning your day trip to our surrounding mountains for fall leaf watching as we are entering the best time to visit smoky mountains for fall colors in 2020.

The Upstate of South Carolina and the Asheville area are among some of the best spots in the country to enjoy the fall leaves so don’t miss natures annual display of Fall colors and beautiful foliage.

Projected Peak Fall Foliage Dates

• North Carolina: Oct. 19-Nov. 4
• South Carolina: Oct. 19-Nov. 4
• Georgia: Oct. 19-Nov. 4

Fall Foliage peak map 2020 shows projected peak for Fall Foliage for the United States

Nature’s extravagant show lasts a short period, so SmokyMountains.com made an interactive map to make sure no one misses out.

More Fall Leaf Information & Dates

Why do leaves change color in the fall season?

In some areas of the world, the weather changes in the fall, making the air turn cold. During this time, many leaves also change colors. Why does this happen? Deciduous trees drop their leaves in

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