Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage 2025. Fall foliage viewing begins around the first of october and continues through the second week in november. Here are some of the best spots near gatlinburg to experience the magic of fall foliage.

With festive decor around every corner of gatlinburg, the cool air moving in, fire pits turned on, coffee brewing and colors filling in the mountains like a smokies patchwork quilt, you don’t want to miss the chance to enjoy a fall escape to the great smoky mountains! Smoky mountain fall foliage is expected to be at its peak.