We were probably just short of peak fall colors this week in the Great Smoky Mountains but nature gave us a wonderful display, nevertheless. Lots of greens still around with yellows and reds blending in--depending on what elevation you were at. Lots of greens and yellows down low, with more and more red blended in near the top. Elevations in the park range from 876 to 6,643 feet and my legs felt every foot of that rise from sea level. Michael Jr had us on hikes all the way out to 8 miles. It is not the distance but the elevation changes that kill your legs. Still, lots of fun hiking, camping and seeing the park in the fall. Highly recommended.
