Mitchell's observation deck with colors starting to pop below.Įarly October: The amazing Monarch Butterflies flock to the wildflowers on the Parkway as they migrate to Mexico. Find great hiking to waterfalls in this mile-high meadow.Įarly October: The spectacular view from atop Mt. Also see our Fall Photo Tour of the Parkway.Įarly October: Graveyard Fields along the Blue Ridge Parkway turns earlier than other nearby places. Late September & Early October: First colors usually appear along the Tanawha Trail on Rough Ridge.
Each location below has a full page guide with more info - just click the links below each picture for more info! For more about the progression of the color show and a complete guide for where to see the best color, see our Fall Color Forecast & Guide.
To help plan your October vacation this year, here's our fall foliage photo tour from the North Carolina mountains.
