Round Valley / Point Mountain / Merrill Creek Reservoir.Hacklebarney / Schooleys Mtn / Black River / Columbia Trail.Jenny Jump State Forest / Allamuchy Mountain.Northwest and northern New Jersey are moving past peak color. This week peak color continues to spread across New Jersey with the color focus on central and southern, moving toward the coast.

This weekend may reach in the 70s!!! – so anywhere outside will be a good choice!įurther out areas adjacent to New Jersey… Southeastern Pennsylvania has color in the counties closest to the border but the color is moving past. North and west has moved “past peak” – but this doesn’t necessarily mean totally bare trees or faded color, just that it’s no longer at its very best. Just expect to find color mixed with trees with a lot of leaf drop, as per usual at this point in the season. This weekend and into next week… The best chance for peak color is to look to the eastern side of the state – from about Union County on down, along the coast, and then round the southern tip up to Cumberland County (use our Hike Finder as a map). We started much more east, to the main canal instead of the feeder canal from Bulls Island towards Frenchtown (really wanted to sit at a cafe with an iced coffee and pastry along the trail but, alas, it was not to be.) Rain was forecast coming from the west and even with the advantage of the time “falling back” for an earlier start we didn’t think we’d miss the rain, so decided on a last minute pivot.

Zoom out for east coast foliage road trip locations. 🍁 Be sure to check out the map below overlaid on our interactive Hike Finder!!🍁 Now choose hikes with the best chance of fall color, updated weekly on Tuesdays. Double Trouble / Brendan Bryne – Pakim Pond.South Mountain: Hemlock Falls Loop / Fairy Trail.

Palisades: Peanut Leap Cascade / Giant Stairs / Alpine to Forest View.

Potentials for color (we make no guarantees!): The best chance for any color is to look towards the eastern and southern coasts but expect to find lots of leaf drop, as per usual at this point in the season. Delaware, eastern Maryland, and eastern Virginia ranges from near to peak color.įor our fellow year-round hikers – or anyone looking to be – head over to our Winter Hiking pages:ĭon’t miss our Best Gifts for Hikers list to take care of the outdoorsy people on your holiday list … or to treat yourself! The best chance for any color is to look towards the eastern and southern coasts but expect more leaves on the ground than on the trees.įurther out… New York: western L ong Islandand NYC‘s Central Park are at peak. This weekend and into next week… Color is still hanging on in areas but the trees are quickly losing their leaves, and it’s getting harder to suggest hikes with a good amount of color. * Foliage Resources are below the report section * 11/11/22… Final Report Use the info here to get in as much color as you can, it doesn’t last long! This means that leaves could be past peak in North Jersey but still barely changed in South Jersey. New Jersey fall foliage generally starts in the northwest corner at High Point and in the Highlands region in north central, progresses to the central part of the state, and finally to the south and the coastal regions. Leaves usually change color starting from Maine and higher elevations of New England and then work their way south. Leaves change first along water so head to areas with lakes, ponds, or rivers. Trees at higher elevations turn color before ones at lower elevations. While there are average times for color change, it really depends on several variables like temperature and rainfall. Peak Foliage in NJ for 2022 *Average New Jersey peak fall color is October 19 through 29* Need even more hike ideas? Try our interactive Hike Finder map – now with a 🍁 foliage map overlay🍁 in order to choose hikes with the best chance of fall color, updated weekly in season.Īlso check out the book Best Easy Day Hikes New Jersey for a nice selection of easy day hikes. New Jersey Fall Foliage Reports, maps and resources to help plan fall foliage hikes and scenic drives.Ĭheck out the New Jersey and the Northeast Foliage Resources below.įor our fall hike recommendations see Best Fall Foliage Hikes in New Jersey.

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