New Jersey’s Autumn Foliage Displays Reach Their Height Across Large Regions

Autumn has painted New Jersey in magnificent reds, oranges, and yellows this week. Southern and central counties are in full color, offering the greatest views of the year. Trees are brightest in Middlesex, Camden, and Cape May, turning roadsides and parks gold and red.

Weather experts believe this year’s foliage season was better than expected. Late September showers and early October cooler evenings give leaves vivid colors before fall. Excellent weather patterns give the state its vibrant colors. One of New Jersey’s best exhibitions in years, say residents.

Many northern New Jersey areas have peaked. Sussex, Passaic, and Morris trees are losing their leaves, revealing exposed branches and a softer late-season palette. Atlantic, Burlington, and Ocean counties are likewise becoming brown and yellow. Nature lovers should rush outside to appreciate the beautiful leaves before Halloween winds or early rainstorms destroy them.

From northern highlands to coast, fall color spreads. The southern areas’ peak was delayed this year, making weekend leaf-peeping ideal. Afternoon foliage glows, making drives through wooded parks, nature trails, and lakefronts postcard-worthy.

Still, peak color is fleeting. Experts advocate going outside in three days to experience the canopy before it vanishes. Walk local trails or drive backroads to observe New Jersey’s most colorful seasonal transformation.