The question that I am asked most often about the Great Smoky Mountains Nation Park is: When will the Autumn eaves be at their peak color?
There is no easy answer because there are many factors that affect fall leaf color in the Great Smoky Mountains Nation Park. Temperature, rainfall, sunlight, elevation and species call all affect not only when the leaves begin to change, but how intense the colors will be and how long they will last.
But what I have learned over the thirty years or so that I have been taking photographs in the park is that you can find fall foliage somewhere within the confines of the park anytime from late September through early November.
Finding these “pockets” of color is somewhat akin to a treasure hunt, but there are “hotspots” that are generally dependable for fall leaf photography.
The Chimneys Trail, The Alum Cave Bluffs Trail, the Rainbow Falls Trail and other trails that have significant elevation changes are good bets, because the range of species is diverse along the way.
The key is to keep looking and to have fun. The Great Smoky Mountains Nation Park is one of the most photographed places in the world, for good reason!
There is something beautiful to experience around every bend in the path!
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Richard - the photos are gorgeous! Thank you for posting them. :D
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The leaves are magnificent to see, we agree. Many years the peak time is the last of October, but like you said, times can vary. Isn't it fun to get in the traffic jams of all the people who want to also see the colors? :)
Sarah
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Richard, I still remember taking drives with my Aunt and Uncle as a child into the hills of Georgia to see the bright colors of Fall! Your photos are stunning and thanks for the memory recall!
I always look forward to the fall -- and your trips to the Smokies! ;-) Thanks for the beautiful photos.
I always look forward to the fall -- and your trips to the Smokies! ;-) Thanks for the beautiful photos.
I have never been in your area during the fall and have it on my bucket list.
Oh I agree with Paula...that is on my hubby and I's bucket list! Absolutely gorgeous...thanks for sharing!
Richard, Great pictures and I can't wait for the colors to appear in Lost Maples State Park about forty miles from our house. This 5000 acre park has the Big Tooth Maples like in the N.E.
Richard... those are some awesome pictures... I have had the pleasure attendning college at WVU in Morgantown, WV... traveling through the Smokey Mountains when younger.. and traveling through Vermont in the fall... Fall can bring out some of the best pictures.. thanks for sharing these.
Actually the forest service can help. They have a fall foliage hotspot web site at:
http://www.fs.fed.us/news/fallcolors/