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Best Places to See Peak Fall Foliage around Hendersonville 2024

Interactive Fall Foliage Prediction Map shows when leaves will peak in 2024

By Macaroni KID, and Melissa Pfaller September 21, 2024

Wondering when the fall leaves will peak around Hendersonville and where the best spots are to see them? You're in the right place! We've got the fall foliage map and the details on where to go with your family in the Hendersonville area for a colorful fall adventure during the 2024 fall leaf season.

When Will Fall Foliage Peak in Hendersonville?

Thanks to SmokyMountains.com's interactive 2024 Fall Foliage Prediction Map, you can now easily track when leaves will peak around Hendersonville. This map uses advanced data like temperature, precipitation, and tree types to predict when fall colors will be at their best. Plus, with real-time user reports, you’ll know exactly when and where to take your kids for the most vibrant fall foliage. 

The interactive Fall Leaf Map has become a go-to resource for families planning fall adventures. Whether you’re looking for the perfect day to go leaf-peeping in Hendersonville, or planning a family fall weekend getaway, this map will help you time it just right. 


Want to know when the leaves will peak near Hendersonville?
Check out the 2024 Fall Foliage Map from SmokyMountains.com and plan your family adventure today!

You can slide the slider to the right to see the predicted progression of fall.


Where to See the Best Fall Colors around Hendersonville?

Looking for the top places to enjoy peak fall foliage in, and around, the Hendersonville area? Here are the most scenic spots for a day of autumn exploration with kids and your family:


1. Jump Off Rock

Address: 4501 Laurel Park Hwy, Laurel Park 28739
At the top of Jump Off Rock, there are panoramic view of the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges. The drive to get there was fun, with my family stopping the car to let a family of deer cross the road!


2. DuPont State Forest

Address: 89 Buck Forest Rd, Cedar Mtn 28718
Beautiful forest with hiking trails and water falls.  High Falls has the trailhead starting at a parking area so you can hike in.  Others can go up Buck Forest Rd (about .3 miles), take Left on High Falls Loop, then Right at fork toward High Falls.  Continue (.2 miles) on High Falls Loop to the viewing area and picnic shelter.  The walking distance is about .5 miles one way.


3. Laurel Park-Rhododendron Lake

Address: 321 Primrose Lane, Hendersonville 28739
This is such a cute little lake.  It has a walking trail around it.  And, you're allowed to catch and release there as well so bring a fishing pole while you take in the pretty foliage!



4. Chimney Rock State Park

Address: 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock 28720
With amazing views and hiking trails this isn't one to miss!  You have to buy tickets to get in.  To save money, go online where they have a "Family 1-Day Admission" for $45 (2 adults and up to three youth-ages 5-15)
*If you're scared of heights, this one might not be for you.  



5. Lake Lure

Address: Take 64 to Lake Lure.  A good address to pull over is 2724 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure 28746
The Lake Lure area is beautiful in the fall!  They have cute places to pull over and grab lunch and dinner as well.




*My family took 64 from Hendersonville to Lake Lure.  If you leave early, you can stop and pick your own apples, visit Chimney Rock State Park and end with dinner in Lake Lure.  The scenery is beautiful.  There are shops with pottery and gifts.  You can really make a full day of it!


 

Plan Your Family’s Fall Adventures in Hendersonville Now!

With so many family-friendly fall activities around Hendersonville, now is the perfect time to plan your family fall fun. Whether you’re looking for kid-friendly hikes, free seasonal events, or the best spots to see peak fall foliage, we have something for everyone. Be sure to check the 2024 Fall Foliage Map to ensure you catch the best colors of the season and our Macaroni KID Hendersonville Fall Guide for all the local fall events and fun your family won't want to miss!