Where and When to See Natchez Trace Fall Colors
October 31, 2012 - Natchez Trace Parkway staff says:
There are still patches of vibrant colors hanging on the trees from the Alabama state line (milepost 308.9) north to the Meriwether Lewis Site (milepost 385.9), even though colors are past their peak. Leaves are continuing to drop.
From Tupelo (milepost 266), south to Jeff Busby (milepost 193.1) colors are at 75-85 % of peak color. There are beautiful, vibrant patches of color, but the oak trees are turning brown and dropping quickly.
From Ridgeland, MS (milepost 102.4), north to Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160.0) the colors are showing brightly with yellows and reds dotting the landscape. Colors are at about 50-60 % of peak color in the Kosisusko area, and 30-40 % of peak color in the Ridgeland area.
Tennessee is typically at or near peak foliage colors from mid to late October.
 Milepost 427 - October 23, 2012  Milepost 419 - October 20, 2012  Jackson Falls / Duck River Overlook - October 15, 2012  Birdsong Hollow (milepost 438) - October 10, 2012  Milepost 400 - October 10, 2012 |
In 2011 Tennessee fall colors were at peak from October 24th thru November 5th. Click on these links to view 2011 fall foliage pictures in these areas:
- Northern Tennessee (Nashville, Franklin, Leiper's Fork, Fly and Santa Fe)
- Middle Tennessee (Columbia, Hohenwald, Linden, Hampshire and Summertown)
- Southern Tennessee (Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg and Collinwood)
northwest Alabama and northeast Mississippi are typically at or near peak foliage colors from late October to early November.
October 25, 2012 - Color is close to peak.
In 2011 northwest Alabama and northeast Mississippi fall colors were at peak from October 26th thru November 7th. 2011 fall foliage pictures:
central Mississippi is typically at or near peak foliage colors from early to mid November.
In 2011 central Mississippi fall colors were at peak from October 28th thru November 17th. 2011 fall foliage pictures:
The national park service website for the Natchez Trace Parkway has some great info about where and when to view fall colors on the Trace, including reports from last year with dates and locations, see: www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/fall-colors.htm
