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redseal
10-14-2011, 12:38
I'm thinking late Oct. to late Nov. Spring = crowded, summer = hot, winter = cold. What are your thoughts?

OnlyJohn
10-14-2011, 12:40
Now through Thanksgiving is perfect.

skybrew
10-14-2011, 12:47
Spring may be crowded but the native ephemeral plants in GA & NC in the Spring are a special treat if you're into native plants.

lush242000
10-14-2011, 12:48
After about April 15th it won't be "that" crowded.

scope
10-14-2011, 13:31
Actually, in mid May the flame azalea is spectacular. My fav month is Oct. Late Oct and Nov can be very cold at night, but it often isn't.

jesse
10-14-2011, 15:03
Fall gets my vote.

daddytwosticks
10-14-2011, 15:27
May, immediately after the trees start leafing out and NOW!!! :)

max patch
10-14-2011, 15:44
Personal preference.

I prefer fall, because of the colors of the dying leaves. Wife prefers spring, because of the new plants coming to life.

Blue Jay
10-14-2011, 16:26
Actually, in mid May the flame azalea is spectacular. My fav month is Oct. Late Oct and Nov can be very cold at night, but it often isn't.

I vote for early June. All the azaleas are blooming and also the Rhodadendron (sp?). Hiking in the mist of early morning, when the sun streams thru the Rodatunnels and the mixture of flower scents makes it seem you are on another, more majic planet.

Energizer Bunny
10-14-2011, 18:00
I went out today and passed one person!! Perfect weather to hike and the fall foliage adds to it :)

Northern Lights
10-14-2011, 20:34
I started on September 17th and finished Ga about a week later. I think it all depends on you. People I hiked with looked at me like I was nuts when I complained about the heat and the humidity and stated how I thought it was nice to hike in a warm rain. Apparently it was cold. But to a true Northerner, it was hot! But very beautiful. Leaves were just starting to change, so if you are looking for a color a few weeks later than my start date might be more colorful.

SassyWindsor
10-14-2011, 20:47
Autumn, when leaves are at peak colors.

tndrfoot
10-14-2011, 21:00
Tomorrow 4 me! going from hiawassee to fontana dam! see you on the trail.

shelb
10-15-2011, 01:32
I vote for early June. All the azaleas are blooming and also the Rhodadendron (sp?). Hiking in the mist of early morning, when the sun streams thru the Rodatunnels and the mixture of flower scents makes it seem you are on another, more majic planet.

I am a teacher and cannot get there until about June 15th. Will these still be blooming?

Frog
10-15-2011, 09:40
Spring but it will be crowded is good . Summer is too hot for me anyway / fall is really good and winter is excellent. Did it for new years in 2009 and really enjoyed it.