Even here in the South Fall has begun, and the Georgia State Parks will help keep you up-to-date on where to catch the best leaf colors with
Leaf Watch 2012. Leaf Watch 2012 provides updates from the state's park rangers as well as an event calendar and safety tips for hiking the trails. You can also find the most recent cabin rental avilabilities, campsites, yurts and lodge rooms.
Northern Georgia typically peaks in late October, though color can be seen as early as September and as late as mid-November.
“Fall is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy Mother Nature’s handiwork,” State Park Director Becky Kelley told The Buckhead Patch. “We have short nature trails that are good for kids, and longer trails that are perfect for experienced hikers. We even have roadside overlooks that make it easy to enjoy the view during a road trip.”
State officials recently announced Georgia’s top ten state parks for leaf watching, which included:
- Amicalola Falls
- Black Rock Mountain
- Cloudland Canyon
- Fort Mountain
- Moccasin Creek
- James H. Sloppy Floyd
- Smithgall Woods
- Tallulah Gorge
- Unicoi
- Vogel
Georgia’s newest state park, Chattahoochee Bend, features thick hardwoods reflecting off the winding river. Beautiful maples and oaks can be found on the Pine Mountain Trail at F.D. Roosevelt State Park.