Your Guide To Leaf Season

Each fall, the Land of Waterfalls transforms into a stunning canvas of vibrant colors, with crisp temperatures and breathtaking scenery setting the stage. Transylvania County offers some of the best leaf-peeping opportunities in North Carolina, whether you’re hiking mountain trails, embarking on outdoor adventures, or cruising along scenic drives. Starting in September, higher elevations near the Blue Ridge Parkway begin their colorful transition, with the vivid hues of yellow, orange, and red sweeping through the county over the following weeks. By mid-to-late October, the entire area is awash in fall brilliance.