Fall in New Jersey is a truly unique time. Yes, we’re a densely populated, crowded state – but when the leaves change color, it feels like all that’s a million miles away. There’s something incredibly peaceful about taking in the New Jersey fall foliage. If you’re like me, you’re wondering exactly when do leaves change color in New Jersey – and one of the best tools around has us covered. The Smoky Mountains fall foliage map is an interactive tool that not only shows when leaves change color but gives a week-by-week prediction of the fall foliage season. Once we know what to expect, it’s time to find the very best spots in New Jersey to take in the fall foliage – and these six spots might just be the most beautiful in the entire Garden State.

The Fall Foliage Prediction Map is an interactive tool that makes it easy to see when fall colors will be most beautiful across the United States. In New Jersey, the colors start changing as early as September 18th, and hit their peak the weeks of October 9th-16th. This gorgeous tree was captured in Monmouth Battlefield State Park.
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New Jersey's state parks are an amazing place to see the fall colors, like the Pine Barrens haven of Parvin State Park...
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Or a peaceful retreat into Stokes State Forest, where the trees form a multi-colored canvas.
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If you want to see the colors from the highest vantage point, you won't do better than Allamuchy Mountain State Park.
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High Point Monument, which has roots in the revolutionary war, is another incredible vantage point as the colors change.
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And if you're up for an epic adventure, take the Delaware and Raritan Canal Trail - a spectacular 69-mile bike trail weaving from New Brunswick to Trenton with incredible views along the way.
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Now that you know when do leaves change color in New Jersey in 2023, let us know all about your fall foliage plans for 2023 in the comments section! The Smoky Mountains fall foliage map will be updated all season long to make planning easier. If you’re planning to explore New Jersey’s state parks and do some hiking among the fall foliage, you’ll definitely want to subscribe to AllTrails+ to gain access to the app’s interactive trail maps and other features.

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