The yearly displays of colors bring visitors to the Smokies in mass amounts. Both beautiful and busy the mountains are washed with bright yellows, oranges, and reds.
Top 6 Places To See The Fall Colors
- The loop in Cades Cove
- Newfound Gap Road
- National Park
- Gatlinburg
- Pigeon Forge
- Wears Valley
The Fall Color change is almost impossible to predict. From the higher to lower elevations in the wilderness there are 3 factors that influence the change in leaf color: leaf pigments, the length of night, and the weather. The process begins as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer and colder.
Colors characterized by particular tree species
- Hickories: golden bronze
- Dogwood: purplish red
- Beech: light tan
- Sugar maple: orange-red
With October being a busy month in the Great Smoky Mountains, it is always best to make plans as early as possible. Come and see the spectacular display of colors. Book your room now.
