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I want to schedule a trip in a few weeks to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway from Ashville on up; when is the peak of the fall leaves turning colors? Thanks.
Peak is different every year, I found in going up that the middle of October through the end of October is the best time. Unfortunately I won't be going this year so I hope you all enjoy it!!!!
I'm going up there on September 20th and really hoping that there will at least SOME changes.
Awww...don't worry, everything within your line of vision will STILL be a feast for your eyes!! The temps will feel great and you'll have a lovely trip I'm sure And hey, if you can take a day trip to places of highest elevations you may see some beginnings of color.
Many leaves on trees (particularly Maples) started to change color and fall in August. The trees have stopped photosynthesis in the leaves of the outer limbs to lower water consumption and stay alive.
Awww...don't worry, everything within your line of vision will STILL be a feast for your eyes!! The temps will feel great and you'll have a lovely trip I'm sure And hey, if you can take a day trip to places of highest elevations you may see some beginnings of color.
I agree!!! Fall color or not, the beauty is ALWAYS there!!!
A rockslide and roadway failure has closed the Parkway to all activities including foot traffic and bicycling between the entrance to Craggy Gardens Picnic Area and the entrance to Mt. Mitchell State Park. The picnic area is accessible driving north from the Asheville area and the state park is accessible via the NC Highway 80 entrance to the Parkway.
For northbound travelers, exit the Parkway at US 70 East in Asheville, follow to the intersection with I-40 East, and at Exit 86, follow NC 226 back to the Parkway near Spruce Pine.
For southbound travelers, exit the Parkway at NC 226 (Milepost 330.9), follow to I-40 West, and at Exit 55, follow US 70 West back to the Parkway.
The detour is approximately 45 miles in length. This road closure will remain in effect until late spring 2009.
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