I was looking for this information the other day and thought I would share!   Leaf Viewing Dates:Here is a guide to dates and locations for peak colors via High Country Host, but keep in mind that Mother Nature is unpredictable so these are just an educated, ballpark estimate!  Last Week of September– 6,000 Elevation  (Mt Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain)  1st Week of October– 5,000 Elevation  (Beech Mountain, Rough Ridge Trail MP 302.9) 2nd Week of October– 4,000 Elevation  (Banner Elk, Jumpingoff Rocks Trail MP 260.3)  3rd Week of October– 3,000 Elevation  (Boone, Blowing Rock, West Jefferson, Price Lake MP 297) 4th Week of October– 2,000 Elevation  (Wilkesboro, Stone Mountain State Park, Yadkin Valley Overlook MP 289.8) Leaf viewing tips:Plan ahead: If you are planning on experiencing peak season for more than just one day, you will want to make your lodging arrangements ASAP.  Get those hotels, Airbnb’s, and restaurant reservations booked before it’s too late.  Expect crowds:As you can imagine,…