The Orchard at Altapass
About
- Historic orchard on the Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 328)
- Run by the nonprofit Altapass Foundation
- U-pick heritage apples in late summer and fall
- Live Appalachian music, storytelling, and hayrides
- Monarch-butterfly habitat and nature programs
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Farm details
- Price Range
- $
- Best Season
- Fall
- Operation Types
- U-Pick Orchard, Farm Market
- Products
- Apples, Cider, Baked Goods
- Open Seasons
- Summer, Fall
Current conditions
High today
71°F
Wind
7 kt
Gusts 14 kt
Rain chance
31%
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Forecast from Open-Meteo global models (NOAA & ECMWF).
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