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North Carolina fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in North Carolina peaks from about October 7 around Mount Mitchell (6,684 ft) to about November 3 around Raleigh (320 ft).
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Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s status.
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Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in North Carolina?
In a typical year, fall color in North Carolina peaks from about October 7 around Mount Mitchell (6,684 ft) to about November 3 around Raleigh (320 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in North Carolina?
Mount Mitchell is usually first among the North Carolina destinations we track, with peak around October 7. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in North Carolina?
Raleigh usually peaks last, around November 3. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.
What trees give North Carolina its fall color?
The biggest contributors here include sugar maple, red maple, tulip tree, sassafras, black gum, flowering dogwood.
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