North Carolina Fall Foliage and Waterfall Tour

Overview

Overview

The Log Cabin Motor Court in Asheville, North Carolina

Our headquarters for this event is The Log Cabin Motor Court in Asheville, NC. These are individual rustic cabins built in 1917 with wood-burning fireplaces and kitchens if you desire.

Due to the popularity of that area - particularly at that time of year - we strongly encourage you to book your stay now, but please follow the instructions below.

Trip Dates: October 20-24, 2025

Our Headquarters: The Log Cabin Motor Court (330 Weaverville Highway, Asheville, NC 28804)
Phone Number: 828-645-6546
Proprietor:  Susie

Reservation Process:  DO NOT make your reservation(s) via the lodge website. Call Susie at the Log Cabin Motor Court; leave a message, and she will get back to you.

By doing it this way, you will receive a discount not available via the website. You may wish to send her an email at logcabincourt@gmail.com. 

Specifics on attacking the Blue Ridge and waterfalls will come later.

Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway website and select Pisgah Region MP 340 to 469 to begin familiarizing yourself with the area. We'll be shooting between MP300 and MP450 (MP=Milepost; i.e., mile marker).

Thanks to all who helped plan this location. Remember: call Susie and secure your room ASAP. 

Communications

IMPORTANT: Those attending this event will need to register with the PPC (click the button below) to be included in all club-planned Blue Ridge events and activities. 

REGISTER FOR NORTH CAROLINA FALL FOLIAGE TOUR COMMUNICATIONS

Traveling to North Carolina

Route A: Using Plano as the starting point, it will take 14h19m using Eastbound Interstate 30 to Interstate 40 (963 miles). This road was reopened on March 18, 2025. We don't recommend this route due to heavy truck traffic on I-40 and the fact there is little to see.

Route B: An alternative route is Interstate 20 through Atlanta then Interstate 85 (1,003 miles) to Asheville. A variation of this route is the small cities along the way.

Route C: An alternate route is Interstate 20 to Birmingham and then Interstate 59 to Chattanooga. You can cross over the mountains via “The Tail of the Dragon.” In a past trip Cliff McKenzie took this route and was well-rewarded. On the return, he may actually take Interstate 40 to Arkansas for additional fall images and then drop down to Beavers Bend in Oklahoma before returning to Texas.

Route D: DFW to Charlotte, NC (CLT) is currently showing $377 round trip via American Airlines in October. You can also fly directly to Asheville (AVL). Concerned about transporting your camera equipment? Not a problem; just ask someone who is driving to bring it with them.

NOTE: Information above is excerpted from the May 3 North Carolina Fall Foliage Tour document.

Recommended Equipment

• For early morning shoots or when returning from sunset shoots, make sure to have portable lighting to get around safely
• A great tool is a collapsible titanium tipped walking stick with holster 
• Fold-up Portable Chair
• Camera Rain Jacket
• Binoculars
• Camera Backpack that can carry a tripod
• Snacks and especially breakfast food, as most restaurants do not open before 7 AM
• Above all, a printout of the final copy of the North Carolina Fall Foliage Tour document

Need More Information?

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Club President Parvin Stiles.