10/9/07 Fall Color Information

Here is the latest from the USDA Forest Service:

IN TENNESSEE and NORTH CAROLINA

Below 2,000 feet elevation;  less than 10%
Between 2,000 and 4,000 feet elevation;  5% (spotty at lower elevations)
Above 4,000 feet elevation;  75%

Good Viewing Routes:

(SOUTH CHEROKEE NF)
Cherohala Skyway:  The Skyway travels along U.S. Highway 165 from Tellico Plains, TN to Robbinsville, NC.  This route offers spectacular views all along the way.  The elevation of the highway reaches 5,000 feet in several locations.

(NORTH CHEROKEE NF)
TN. Hwy 107 from Cocke County to Unicoi County.
Houston Valley Area
Paint Creek to Hot Springs, N.C.
TN. Hwy 107 from Del Rio to Round Mtn. and to I-40

Smoky Mountain Webcam.

IN NORTH GEORGIA

Estimated percentage of current fall foliage: 10% mostly above 3,500 feet.

Recommended viewing routes:

Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway

Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway

From Cleveland, GA take State Highway 129 north. Turn left onto State Highway 180 just past Vogel State Park. Continue on 180 to State Highway 60. Turn left onto Highway 60 to Dahlonega. An alternate is to turn right on Highway 60 and head to Blue Ridge.

Brasstown Bald Webcam.

More updates to come.

See you soon,

Brian