Fall Color Peak 2025. When leaves are at peak color, with vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues, they are also much more susceptible to being blown off of trees by wind or knocked down by a heavy fall rainstorm. For more information about fall color and seasonal activities, sign up for our fall color updates.
Brilliant fall leaves on the superior national forest. This map above gives an estimation of the timing of fall color peaks for the various regions of north carolina.