North Carolina Fall Foliage Watch
If you haven’t been to the mountains to see the fall foliage yet, the good news is you still have plenty of time.
Jim Slade
If you haven't been to the mountains to see the fall foliage yet, the good news is you still have plenty of time.
Warm temperatures and recent rains have delayed the autumn colors in North Carolina's high country. Leaves are still green at virtually all elevations. Photos are from Oct. 22.
Big Laurel Gap, elevation 4175 ft
Photo by Jim SladeBig Laurel Gap, elevation 4175 ft
Photo by Jim SladeCurtis Valley, elevation 4460 ft.
Photo by Jim SladeMount Mitchell, elevation 6578 ft.
Jim SladeBarnardsville, elevation 5490 ft.
Lake Pinnacle Overlook, elevation 3890 ft.
Jim SladeTanbark Ridge, elevation 3175 ft.
Photo by Jim SladeTanbark Ridge Overlook, elevation 3175 ft.
Photo by Jim SladeChimney Rock Village, elevation 1050 ft.
Photo by Jim SladeEastern Continental Divide on Hwy 74-A, elevation 2880 ft.
French Broad Overlook, elevation 2100 ft.
Photo by Jim SladeFrench Broad River southwest of Asheville, elevation 2100
Photo by Jim SladeWalnut Cove Overlook, elevation 2920
Photo by Jim SladeBad Fork Valley, elevation 3350 ft.
Photo by Jim SladeSouthwest of Asheville, elevation 3750 ft.
Photo by Jim SladeStony Bald (in distance), elevation 4563 ft.
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