Best Places to See Fall Colors Near Mars Hill, NC
Explore overlooks, mountain roads, hikes and small towns offering some of the best fall foliage within reach of Mars Hill.
Leaf Peeping Near Mars Hill
Best Places to See Fall Colors Near Mars Hill
Use elevation to your advantage and explore different parts of the mountains as fall color moves downhill.
Big Bald & Sam's Gap
High-elevation landscapes and long-distance mountain views make this area especially appealing earlier in the season.
Blue Ridge Parkway
One of the region's classic fall experiences, with overlooks and changing elevations providing many opportunities for color.
Craggy Gardens
High-elevation views north of Asheville can provide expansive looks across colorful lower forests.
Mount Mitchell Area
The highest elevations in the region are among the earliest places to show autumn conditions.
Mars Hill & Madison County
Country roads, farms, mountains and small-town scenery create a quieter fall experience away from Asheville crowds.
Asheville & Biltmore
Later October often brings strong color to the lower elevations around Asheville.