Your guide to find the best in fall leaf color, avoiding traffic, find festivals and family fun!
We have festivals posted for Western North Carolina and Northeast Georgia!
Be sure to scroll down to see several area web cams and follow the color changes to plan your trip!
You may learn something here! Scientific American editor Mark Fischetti explains how the leaves of deciduous trees perform their annual chameleon act, changing from various shades of green to hues of bronze, orange and brilliant red.
Great fall colors were hanging on for a few more days at 3200'. With rain moving in Oct 30, autumn colors will be done at and above this elevation. Lower elevations will continue to have a range of colors for a few more days.
Once again High South Adventures is your fall leave color guide! Scroll down this page for
1. Fall color info and videos
2. Fall color maps
3. Color changes by elevation
4. Driving and road conditions
5. Where to find festivals and more in Western North Carolina and Northeast Georgia
6. Direct links to events and towns
7. Webcams all over The High South to monitor the colors!
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Tips to enjoy Fall Leave Colors:
1. Travel during the week if you can
2. Pack water, snacks and patience
3. Book a vacation
rental NOW
[Find a vacation rentals here]
4. Call ahead for dining reservations or info
[Top Restaurants around The High South]
5. If this a day trip only, have a full tank of gas before you head up!
2022 Fall Leaf Color Outlook
2022 Western North Carolina Fall Leaf Color Map
Fall Color Map for North Carolina
created by The Biology Department at Appalachian State University is a great resource to plan your trip. Please visit their web site for the full image and to learn more about this map!
Go to: [https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors/fall-color-map-north-carolina]
2022 Western North Carolina Fall Leaf Color Events
2022 Western North Carolina Fall Leaf Color
Road Conditions (Georgia conditions below!)
Road Conditions
The North Carolina Department of Transportation maintains a great map of North Carolina showing construction zones, road closures due to weather as well as traffic congestion.
[NCDOT Traffic Map]
Northeast Georgia Map below!
2022 Northeast Georgia Fall Leaf Color Events
Road Conditions
The Georgia Department of Transportation maintains a great map of North Georgia with a trip planner and shows construction zones, road closures due to weather as well as traffic congestion.
[GADOT Traffic Map]
Brasstown Bald Web Cam
Elevation: 4784'
The highest point in Georgia!!!
This camera is looking north from Brasstown Bald over the Brasstown Wilderness area toward Hiawassee Georgia and just beyond into North Carolina
Be sure to hover your mouse over the camera feed for the full screen option in the lower right!
Camera courtesy and please visit:
ResortCams.com
Bryson City, NC
The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad!
Elevation: 1752′
Bryson City, NC is a great small town located on the Tuckaseegee River and bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Camera courtesy and please visit:
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and
ResortCams.com
Highlands, NC
Elevation: 4117"
Highlands, NC is one the highest towns in terms of elevation in this part of Western North Carolina.
Camera courtesy: The Town of Highlands
Visit: https://highlandsnc.org/
Whiteside Mountain
viewed from
Big Bear Pen Mountain
Elevation: 4930"
This is a great view of Whiteside Mountain. Easy access to a great hike with big views is available just off Highway 64 between Highlands and Cashiers, NC.
Hiking Info: [Hiking Whiteside Mountain]
Camera courtesy: The Town of Highlands
Visit: https://highlandsnc.org/
Some content courtesy: https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors