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Delaware Water Gap, New Jersey fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color around Delaware Water Gap peaks about October 24, with the best viewing from roughly October 23 to October 31.
- Typical peak
- October 24
- Best viewing
- Oct 23 – Oct 31
- Color starts
- Around Oct 12
- Leaves mostly down
- Around Nov 6
- Elevation
- 400 ft
- Color potential
- Strong
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Typical season
Peak around October 24. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s status and the five-week outlook.
The season at a glance
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
Open Delaware Water Gap on the live mapNearby destinations
- Jim Thorpe, PATypical peak Oct 24, about the same time. 32 miles away.
- New York City, NYTypical peak Oct 31, 7 days later. 62 miles away.
- Bear Mountain, NYTypical peak Oct 23, about the same time. 64 miles away.
- Philadelphia, PATypical peak Oct 31, 6 days later. 70 miles away.
- Woodstock, NYTypical peak Oct 18, 6 days earlier. 91 miles away.
Trees you’ll see turning
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Delaware Water Gap?
In a typical year, fall color around Delaware Water Gap peaks about October 24, with the best viewing from roughly October 23 to October 31. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
How long does peak color last in Delaware Water Gap?
Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around October 12, and most leaves are down by about November 6.
What trees color up around Delaware Water Gap?
The main fall color in this area comes from sugar maple, red maple, paper birch, northern red oak. See the leaf guide to identify them.
Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.