These Are the Best Spots to See Fall Foliage in New Jersey

It’s almost fall foliage season in New Jersey and we’re ready to take in the gorgeous yellow, red and orange hues.

High Point State Park in Wantage, Sussex County, was voted the top hidden fall foliage gem in New Jersey and #16 on the national list, according to 3,000 people who were surveyed by Mixbook, a photo book brand.

Chances are you’ve been to High Point State Park and climbed up to Kittatiny Ridge, which is the highest point of elevation in the state with a view of trees and mountains for miles across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. If you look down, you’ll see rolling hills and serene lakes. If you’re planning a visit to hike, camp, meditate, sightsee – or even snowshoe or ski, when the time comes – be sure to stop by the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Monument.

The Delaware Water Gap. which runs through NJ and PA, placed 22nd on the national list. Its lesser-explored trails, scenic overlooks and river vistas offer spectacular golden hues for nature enthusiasts.

Hacklebarney State Park in Long Valley, Morris County, came in at No. 135 for its mix of hardwood trees amid rocky terrain and waterfalls you’ll see on your hike.

The Top 150 hidden gems of fall foliage in America, according to Mixbook, are:

Sterling Forest State Park, New York
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan
Bear Creek Lake State Park, Virginia
Mount Greylock State Reservation, Massachusetts
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Maine
High Bridge Trail State Park, Virginia
Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
Beartooth Highway, Montana
Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee
Hope Valley, California