Each Friday through early November in cooperation with the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) we are providing an update on the changing leaves in our corner of the state for all you leaf-lookers.
This week, the forestry commission reports higher elevations above 3,000 feet are starting to show good canopy color change and excellent understory/roadside color. Below 3,000 feet is fair color change in the canopy and good color in the understory/roadsides.
Recent cool weather has put color change right on track. Peak should fall last week of October to first week of November.
PERCENTAGE OF LEAF CHANGE:
- Above 3000’ – 41%
- Below 3,000’ – 13%
The Russell Scenic Highway in Union County is currently providing fall color enthusiasts with some amazing and outstanding views and vibrant fall colors. State Route 180 from Suches to Brasstown Bald is rapidly changing and showing some brilliant autumn splendor this week. Also, State Route 180 Spur, which is the road that leads to the Brasstown Bald parking lot, is offering some of the best fall colors in the state right now.