The Longest Fall Show? The Smokies Know Why
The Longest Fall Show? The Smokies Know Why
US · Published Sep 7, 2025
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers one of the longest fall color seasons in the U.S., lasting from September to early November.
Dramatic elevation diversity (875 to 6,643 feet) causes colors to cascade down the mountainsides, creating a staged wave of autumn beauty.
Visitors can track color progression via National Park Service updates and enjoy extended leaf-peeping opportunities.
Smokies: extended and stunning fall color displays
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is renowned for hosting one of the most extended and visually stunning fall color displays in the United States. Stretching from September through early November, the park offers a prolonged period of autumnal beauty that captivates visitors from around the globe.
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