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New Jersey fall foliage
Among the 2 New Jersey destinations we currently track, typical peak runs from about October 24 around Delaware Water Gap (400 ft) to about November 6 around Cape May (10 ft).
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Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s estimated status.
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Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in New Jersey?
Among the 2 New Jersey destinations we currently track, typical peak runs from about October 24 around Delaware Water Gap (400 ft) to about November 6 around Cape May (10 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in New Jersey?
Delaware Water Gap is usually first among the New Jersey destinations we track, with peak around October 24. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in New Jersey?
Cape May usually peaks last, around November 6. Cape May is well to the south of the state’s other destinations we track, which is part of why its color comes late.
What trees give New Jersey its fall color?
The biggest contributors at the destinations we track include red maple, sugar maple, sweetgum, sassafras, northern red oak, and black gum.
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