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.

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