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Located just off mile post 324.8 of
The Blue Ridge Parkway.
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 Fall Foliage Guide |
Leaves begin to change on the highest ridgelines and progress down into
the valleys and foothills. Some of the highest peaks in the Appalachian
Mountain Chain are found in Western North Carolina - Richland Balsam (elevation
6,410 feet), Grandfather Mountain (5,938 feet), and Mount Mitchell (6,684
feet). The color season typically lasts from late September until early
November (or longer) depending upon the weather conditions - rain, frost/freeze,
wind.
Some trees can display more than one color leaf - sugar maples may
have red leaves where they have the greatest exposure to the sun and yellow
leaves underneath; white oaks can display reddish orange leaves as well
as soft brown leaves.
Weather can change quickly at any time of year in the mountains. Be
sure to bring a jacket and layer your clothing while out leaf looking.
If you are hiking, be sure to let someone know where you are and when
you expect to be back.
Plan ahead. If you make a trip to the mountains for the fall foliage
“show,” be sure to book your accommodations before leaving home.
Below is a key to help you in identifying the leaves you are seeing by
their color.
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| Beech
trees turn yellow, reddish brown, and bronze |
Birch
trees feature strong yellow and pale red hues |
Dogwoods
are in the "understory of the forest" and turn deep red
and almost purple |
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| Hickory
trees have several different varieties (varying numbers of leaves)
and turn yellow |
Locusts
have rounded leaves opposite each other on a stem and turn soft yellow |
Poplar
trees turn brilliant yellow |
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| Red
Maples feature the most stunning shades of crimson |
Red
Oaks feature oranges and various shades of red |
Silver
Maples are easy to distinguish in the summer because of their "silver"
underside - in the fall they turn red - often bright red |
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| Sugar
Maples turn a mixture of yellows and reds and are not quite as striking
as Red Maples |
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White
Oak leaves are late in showing their colors and are often muted -
they turn reddish oranges and soft browns |
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Blue Ridge Parkway Cabin Rentals in Spruce Pine, NC by Lake Forest Cabins, Mile post 324.8 off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Lake Forest Cabins, Cabin Rentals in Spruce Pine, NC. Adjacent to and has direct access to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Log Cabin nestled under Humpback Mountain on Rose Creek. One bedroom, one bathroom cabin with full kitchen, gas logs and front porch overlooking private lake on seven acres. Close to Orchard at Altapass, Museum of North Carolina Minerals, Mount Mitchell State Park, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Caverns, Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine, Emerald Village.
1959 Jacksontown Rd Spruce Pine, NC 28777 (828) 765 9674
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