What’s the best part about fall? Many would say it’s seeing all the gorgeous, colorful leaves in New Jersey. Of course, knowing when and where to spot the best leaves is a bit difficult. They change quickly! Luckily, SmokyMountains.com has offered a 2021 Fall Foliage guide for leaf peepers across the country.
It’s difficult to deny that fall in New Jersey is beautiful. Sure, the lush greenery of summer is gorgeous. But the colorful leaves are just so eye-catching!
Nathan Nixon / 500px via Getty Images Sorry, other seasons. You have your special moments, too!
So, we used SmokeyMountains.com’s 2021 Fall Foliage Map to determine when and were we could find New Jersey’s peak foliage.
aimintang via Getty Images SmokeyMountains.com is a travel brand that focuses on the Smoky Mountain region and hosts travelers in absolutely amazing Gatlinburg cabins. They focus on giving travelers a luxe experience they won’t forget.
The leaf map, like any forecast, can’t be 100 percent accurate. That being said, SmokeyMountains.com has been publishing the map for almost a decade now.
Moelyn Photos via Getty Images The company has stated it’s confident in its predictions. We’ll take it!
So, this year it looks like the tip of northern New Jersey will hit its peak around October 11.
dan tarradellas via Getty Images Exciting! It’s not surprising, either. Northern New Jersey typically sees leaf color change earlier than other places.
By October 18, most of the rest of the state will have its peak — minus parts of southern New Jersey.
Dan Delargy via Getty Images A small fraction of the state will have to wait a bit longer.
Those places in southern New Jersey will see the peak occur around October 25.
Dan Delargy via Getty Images Sure, they have to wait a bit longer. But by then, the rest of the state will have moved past peak, so they’ll get to enjoy a color explosion while the rest of us are moving on to winter chill.
Here’s the map so you can see for yourself.
Nathan Nixon / 500px via Getty Images
Sorry, other seasons. You have your special moments, too!
aimintang via Getty Images
SmokeyMountains.com is a travel brand that focuses on the Smoky Mountain region and hosts travelers in absolutely amazing Gatlinburg cabins. They focus on giving travelers a luxe experience they won’t forget.
Moelyn Photos via Getty Images
The company has stated it’s confident in its predictions. We’ll take it!
dan tarradellas via Getty Images
Exciting! It’s not surprising, either. Northern New Jersey typically sees leaf color change earlier than other places.
Dan Delargy via Getty Images
A small fraction of the state will have to wait a bit longer.
Sure, they have to wait a bit longer. But by then, the rest of the state will have moved past peak, so they’ll get to enjoy a color explosion while the rest of us are moving on to winter chill.
Play around with it so you can see just when to expect the fall foliage peak in your area.
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