West Jefferson is starting to get a good number of trees changing already (Poplar, Birch, Elm). Maples are just starting to get a little color and oaks are still green. Same for the parkway between Boone and West Jefferson. East slope into Wilkes county where I am is still pretty much green.
We should be in business starting this weekend. I plan to go up on the 24th and stay through the 30th. That should be peak time for my location.