Guide Submit a Site E-Mail Us Fall Color Guide . One of the most beautiful times of the year in Western North Carolina is Autumn. The mountains seem to come alive with color.
People travel from miles around just to catch a glimpse of the splendor.
Peak foliage viewing depends on many factors. The most important factor is elevation. Trees of the same species, can peak weeks apart depending on their location. Cooler slopes, that face the north, will peak much earlier than slopes facing the sun. Certain species of trees also peak earlier than others.