Fall Foliage

Fall is right around the corner, and soon we will be fascinated with the beautiful colors that the season brings.   Keep a live look at the fall foliage from the Upstate with our Table Rock webcam, and don't miss our fall foliage reports posted each Wednesday, starting October 1, 2025.  You can also view this Fall Foliage Prediction Map from SmokyMountains.com.

CHECK OUT OUR FALL FOLIAGE UPDATES from the upstate with Ranger Ashley!

November 5, 2025

Hey there! We are reaching the end of the peak here at Table Rock State Park.  The colors are still beautiful (the picture here really does not do it justice), but they are falling fast off the trees.  I still recommend coming out this weekend to check things out for yourself but keep an eye on the weather.  We have some possible rain in the forecast, which may knock down the last of the leaves!

Did You Know? Mother Nature loves to recycle!  When leaves fall off the trees and land on the ground, they start to break down and decompose.  They create a “sponge” on the ground that absorbs dew and rainfall, acting as a constant source of nutrients for trees and plants.  Our flora would have a much harder time surviving without this natural recycling process!

Stay Curious, Stay Kind!

Ranger Ashley Audette


October 29, 2025

It’s Here!

I think our peak is arriving! The colors are showing all throughout the park, but the picture from the overlook just does not do it justice.  Thanks to our friends at @KidaroundSC, we have some beautiful pictures taken recently that show the colors so much better!  If you are planning to visit Table Rock State Park for some leaf peeping, this weekend would be a great time to do so. Saturday is supposed to be partly cloudy and in the 50s.  Perfect for a fall hike!

Did You Know? Leaf piles are essential for wildlife!  Leaf litter acts as pollinator support because native bees and butterflies rely on it to complete their life cycles.  Amphibians, small mammals, and insects use leaf piles for shelter and camouflage from predators during the colder months.  Many critters, like birds and squirrels, forage through the leaves to find acorns and other food sources. That is why it is important to leave the leaves!

Stay Curious, Stay Kind!

Ranger Ashley Audette


October 22, 2025

What’s up leaf peepers?!

We are still looking at a lot of green on our mountain, but throughout the park we are starting to see a few trees changing.  You can see some sourwoods turning red in the main day-use area of Table Rock State Park.  As I was hiking to the Pinnacle Mountain summit today, I could see that our red maples are starting to show their signature deep red! We are getting close!

Did You Know? Anthocyanins are the pigments that are responsible for the reds and purples we see in the trees like red maples, sourwoods, and dogwoods.  These chemicals are produced by sugars that get trapped in the leaves.  Warm nights can hinder this process, and an early frost or freeze can halt the process completely.

Stay Curious, Stay Kind!

Ranger Ashley Audette


October 15, 2025

Hey there fall friends!

As you can see, we are not yet at our peak; there is still a lot of green.  We are getting some deep reds from a few trees, mixed with the yellows and oranges scattered throughout the park.  We are (not so) patiently waiting for more color to show!

Did You Know? The decrease in daylight hours during the transition from summer to fall often causes a shift in our moods.  Fall tends to be associated with endings and can stir up melancholy feelings.  Taking advantage of the fall foliage can be a great way to counter those emotions! The cool, crisp air, combined with beautiful colors, can help reduce stress, clear your mind, and have an overall calming effect.  So come on out to Table Rock State Park to take a fall stroll and boost your serotonin levels!

Stay Curious, Stay Kind!

Ranger Ashley Audette

October 8, 2025

Greetings Friends!
Green is still our dominant color here at Table Rock State Park, but we are seeing some bright yellows and oranges throughout the park.  My favorite tree, the tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), is responsible for some of the golden-yellow we are starting to see!

Did You Know? Weather affects the intensity of color in fall.  Factors such as temperature, water supply, and sunlight can all influence the different colors we see.  If there was adequate rainfall throughout the year we would see brighter, more brilliant colors.  If there was a late spring drought, or a heavy drought during the summer, the display of color may be delayed. 

Stay Curious, Stay Kind!
Ranger Ashley Audette


October 2, 2025

Happy Fall Y’all!
As you can see, Table Rock State Park is still showing a lot of green.  Leaves are falling and some trees are starting to present some color, but the primary hue we are seeing right now is green.

Did You Know? Without Chlorophyl, leaves would be “Fall colors” year-round.  Chlorophyl is the green pigment that allows plants to absorb sunlight and make food through photosynthesis.  As the days get shorter in the Fall, the production of Chlorophyll slows down and eventually stops, letting the leaves’ “true” color show.

Stay Curious. Stay Kind!
Ranger Ashley Audette



Also, check out this story on fall foliage viewing in our state parks and the Top 3 Easy Fall Hikes!

Best Parks for Fall Foliage Viewing


Read more about color change and autumn here.

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