North Carolina Fall Foliage Map 2025

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September 2, 2025: Estimate

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Coming Fall 2025

This map is an estimate of fall foliage conditions on the posted date. All maps are updated daily to reflect deviations from normal due to real-time weather conditions.

We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in North Carolina find the best fall color! Use our map to explore the estimated timing of fall color throughout the state, allowing you to plan trips with confidence this year. Check back regularly for updates based on the latest reports gathered from hundreds of sources throughout the region.

North Carolina’s fall foliage paints the state with a vivid array of colors, as maples burst into bright reds, sourwoods add deep crimsons, and poplars bring golden yellows across the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. From the misty peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains to the rolling Piedmont hills, each area offers a unique display shaped by diverse trees and varying elevations. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway or enjoying a scenic drive through the Nantahala Forest.

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