The Blue Ridge Mountains feature one of the most vibrant and longest fall color displays in America, attracting visitors from around the world.
Chimney Rock and Lake Lure have a large variety of colorful tree species and an elevation ranging from 1,100 to 2,500 feet, and these conditions create a long window for optimal viewing. Peak colors typically arrive at the Park’s higher elevations by late October and spread down to the lower elevations through early November.
November fall color update:
Fall color in Hickory Nut Gorge is at peak now, with a landscape full of yellow, red and orange hues. Walking any of our lower trails such as the Four Seasons, Hickory Nut Falls or Great Woodland Adventure offers the opportunity to see vibrant red sourwoods and maples hiding among the towering golden hickories, yellow poplars and red oaks.
Experience color as far as the eye can see from our Outcroppings and Exclamation Point trails. The next week or two will be the best time to experience this year’s seasonal beauty at Chimney Rock.
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