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1 day ago · Discover the best times to see Fall Colors in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Find out the prime times by location, elevation, maps, photos, and more.
- Brasstown Bald. Brasstown Bald boasts the superlative of being the highest natural point in the State of Georgia, towering an impressive 4,784 feet above sea level.
- Richard B Russell Scenic Hwy. This short (but well worth the drive) scenic highway is a perfect place to do a little leaf-peeping. Starting in Blairsville GA, folks can cruise the 17.6-mile road that leads to the quirky Alpine town of Helen GA.
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway offers a magical journey through the North Georgia countryside. Catch the historic train at the depot in Downtown Blue Ridge GA.
- Fort Mountain State Park. Hikers, mountain bikers, and leaf-peepers alike love to head to Fort Mountain State Park in the Fall. This magical place is located 17.7 miles northwest of Ellijay GA, with a CCC lookout tower and a legendary ancient rock wall that stretches 855 feet across the summit.
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- Ravens Roost Overlook (Milepost 10.7) Located near the beginning of the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 10.7, the Ravens Roost Overlook stands about 1,800 feet above the Shenandoah Valley, and a whopping 3,200 feet above sea level.
- 20-Minute Cliff Overlook (Milepost 19) Located at MP 19, the 20-Minute Cliff Overlook offers a magical panorama of the Blue Ridge Mountains scenery. It’s set high above a valley, with mountains coming in perpendicularly, and is a fantastic place for an afternoon picnic.
- Lower Otter Creek Overlook (Milepost 62.5) Not all vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains have to be expansive views that stretch into the horizon. Located at MP 62.5, the Lower Otter Creek Overlook offers terrific views of the creek and bridges, as well as the 3.5-mile Otter Creek Trail.
- James River Overlook (Milepost 63.7) The James River Overlook at MP 63.7 offers amazing views of the river itself, but it also has a visitor center, picnic area, and several hiking trails.
Blue Ridge Fall: Directed by James Rowe. With Peter Facinelli, Jay R. Ferguson, Rodney Eastman, Chris Isaak. In Jefferson Creek, North Carolina, the colors of autumn signal Friday night lights, and high-school quarterback Danny Shepherd is the main event.
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See our list of 25 best places to see fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains, including fall photos of each.
Fall Colors progresses downward in elevation through the month of October. Peak colors begin at the highest elevations in early October, and progress downwards through the end of October on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
In this post we’re sharing everything you need to see the best fall color in the Blue Ridge including why the leaves change, when you can expect the leaves to peak, and the best spots to enjoy the fleeting fall foliage throughout the Smokies, Shenandoah, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and more.
