Asheville Fall Color Report & Forecast

Stay up to date with the best autumn hikes, drives and travel deals in Asheville, North Carolina, with our weekly fall color reports. Our Fall Color Hunter keeps you in the know on where to go.

Fall Foliage Report & Forecast for Asheville, N.C.

November 2, 2023

As November welcomes fall color to lower elevation areas like downtown Asheville, Biltmore Estate, and the North Carolina Arboretum, it's time to enjoy the final glorious weeks of autumn. From the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the banks of the French Broad River, our Asheville Fall Color Hunters explored the full spectrum of autumn's beauty across the region. Fall Color Hunters Authentic Asheville and Rachel Pressley hit the trails again this week in search of the latest fall foliage developments.

Authentic Asheville reports:

"The fall color at Biltmore this week is nothing short of amazing. We recommend checking out the foliage on the vista just below the statue of Diana, which looks out at Biltmore House. The leaves there are stunning and vibrant and will make an incredible photo for your Instagram. After that, we recommend heading on over to the Italian Garden, the Rose Garden, and the Walled Garden where you’ll see even more beautiful colors. And if you have time, we suggest making a stop over at the Lagoon where the trees line the water in one of the most picturesque sights in Asheville."

Scroll through the beautiful photos below and see their stunning captures for yourself.

Photo: Authentic Asheville / Week of October 29, 2023

Photo: Reggie Tidwell / Week of October 22, 2023

Winter and Fall Colors Collide. Photo: J Smilanic / Week of October 15, 2023

Photo: Ricardo Tejeda / Week of October 15, 2023

Photo: Reggie Tidwell / Week of October 8, 2023

Sunrise at East Fork Overlook, just a half mile from the Graveyard Fields parking lot. Photo: Ricardo Tejeda / Week of October 1, 2023

The base of Upper Falls at Graveyard Fields. Photo: Ricardo Tejeda / Week of October , 2023

Interesting tree formations in the Craggy Pinnacle Forest showcase the beginning stages of color change. Photo: Ricardo Tejeda / Week of October 1, 2023

A creek/stream just before you reach Upper Falls at Graveyard Fields. Photo: Ricardo Tejeda / Week of October 1, 2023

Mountain views from Craggy Pinnacle with the Blue Ridge Parkway below. Photo: Ricardo Tejeda / Week of October 1, 2023

Another shot of the gorgeous sunset from Craggy Pinnacle with a different vantage point of the mountains and Parkway. Photo: Ricardo Tejeda / Week of October 1, 2023

A small flowing waterfall on the way to Upper Falls at Graveyard Fields. Photo: Ricardo Tejeda / Week of October 1, 2023

A wooded hike in Graveyard Fields takes you closer to the base of Upper Falls. Photo: Ricardo Tejeda / Week of October 1, 2023

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Meanwhile, content creator Rachel Pressley scoped out Waterrock Knob, Craggy Pinnacle, and Green Knob Fire Tower.

See Rachel's video dispatch from the field by clicking on the video below.

This will be our last color report of the Fall 2023 season. But there's still color to be found! Find more recommendations on places to go with the help of our fall color map. Or, learn more about the fascinating science behind fall color.

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Meet Asheville's 2023 Fall Color Hunters

Meet Asheville's 2023 Fall Color Hunters -- a group of talented local photographers who have a passion for capturing the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each week, they'll share updates on when and where to catch the best and brightest fall color in the region, plus local insights on what to expect when visiting Asheville during the fall.

Reggie Tidwell

Reggie is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary photographer and graphic designer. Reggie chose Asheville because of its endless scenic beauty. He's in his 22nd year of business operating Curve Theory. @curvetheory

Rachel Pressley

Rachel is an Asheville-based photographer and content creator specializing in outdoor, editorial and wedding photography. She spends a lot of her free time traveling and hiking. @rachelblaireroams

Ricardo Tejeda

Ricardo Tejeda is an experienced graphic designer, photographer, printer, and blog writer based in Asheville. He started his company, Show And Tale Creative, in 2021. @showandtalecreative

Authentic Asheville

Erin McGrady (she/her) and Caroline Whatley (she/her) are the creators behind Authentic Asheville. They share stories that increase BIPOC and LGBTQ+ representation in the outdoors. @authenticasheville

Katie Collin

Katie is a content creator and travel blogger based in Asheville. She enjoys traveling and hiking and can’t wait to chase the fall colors this year! @wherekatieis

Blair Meeks

Blair is an adventurer who is local to Asheville and loves exploring the trails of Western North Carolina. She enjoys sharing her adventures and encouraging others to spend more time in nature. @blairvmeeks

Fall Color 101

Check out the following frequently asked questions about the fall season in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

When is peak fall color?

That's the question many visitors ask us each year. The answer may surprise you!

There is no single peak time for fall color in the Asheville area. That's one of our top 5 things you need to know about fall in Asheville.

The development of fall color is largely dependent on elevation. Because there is such a wide variety of elevations near town, Asheville enjoys one of the longest and most vibrant fall color seasons in the nation. The timing of the fall color change also depends on the species of trees and plants found in each area. See our interactive fall color map to help guide you for the best fall color.

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The color reports will help keep you up to date on where to find the best and the brightest colors during your visit. Even if you're not planning a vacation during fall, you'll find lots of travel inspiration in the form of photos, recommended drives and hikes and fun events and festivals.

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