08/08/2023
Who's ready to start booking their fall plans? Don't forget to add us to your planner! Get ready to experience the best view of the Leafs this 2023 season. Whether you prefer to be driven or drive yourself, our units will take you on a journey through the wilderness, where you can witness the beautiful changing of the leaves. Immerse yourself in the rich Cherokee history and so much more. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Scenic Tours & Rentals, LLC is not responsible for any dates or any information pertaining to the dates of the leaf season. We are not meteorologists and do not know exactly when leaves will start to change or be at peak or done changing.
Feel Free to check out this website or others for Projected Leaf Season peaks https://www.romanticasheville.com/fall.htm
"September last week: Spotty color begins at 6,000+ feet in the highest mountains plus on high rocky ridges, including Rough Ridge and Graveyard Fields on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
October First Week: Colors transform above 5,000 feet elevation, including Mount Mitchell and Grandfather Mountain. Mile-high Beech Mountain is a great place to stay for refreshing temperatures. South on the Parkway, head to Waterrock K**b and Black Balsam areas. Hike & picnic atop both Max Patch and Roan Mountain on the AT.
October Second Week: 4,000-5,000 feet elevation. Best colors really pick up steam, including Mount Pisgah and Devil's Courthouse areas south on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountains surrounding Waynesville and Cashiers Peak, including Whiteside Mountain with the Shadow of the Bear. Also, see the colorful highest ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and drive the Cherohala Skyway. Camp at Lake Santeetlah.
October Third Week: 3,000-4,000 feet elevation. The ultimate week for the most color includes large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Check out Little Switzerland off the Parkway, as well as Bakersville and Spruce Pine. This also includes much of Pisgah National Forest near Brevard. Drive the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway. Top hikes there include Looking Glass Rock or Cradle of Forestry. North of Asheville, the best color will be Banner Elk, and hikes to Table Rock and Hawksbill Mountain at Linville Gorge. West of Asheville, head to Maggie Valley, Cherokee, and Bryson City.
October Fourth Week: 2,000-3,000 feet elevation. The city of Asheville, French Broad River, and Biltmore show their best color, along with many of our small towns, including Sylva and Saluda. It's a great time for a waterfall hike in DuPont State Forest or a stroll at the NC Arboretum."
