Autumn in the Smokies

From late September in the high elevations of the mountains to early November in the lower elevations of the foothills and valleys, the Great Smoky Mountains offer a tapestry of color.

Peak Colors

At the high elevations, showy colors will most likely last through the third week of October or so, depending on weather. Mid elevations will last through the end of October, and low elevations into the first week of November, unless there are storms.

Fall Color Hotline, Tennessee Department of Tourism: 800-697-4200.

See weekly reports from hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the Great Smoky Mountains Association's fall leaf color webpage:
thegreatsmokymountains.org/fall_leaf_color

To find great hikes and tours in the Park, see:
www.smokymountains.org/attractions/trails-and-hiking.html

How and why do leaves change colors?  See:  www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/misc/autumn/autumn_colors.htm

What is the weather like?  Click here: www.smokymountains.org/info/weather.html

Want to report pretty fall color?  Send us a note!