Cherry Valley Refugefall foliage
No reports yet this season for Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge. It usually peaks Oct 21–31.
Right now in Cherry Valley Refuge · September
- Raptor migration along the Kittatinny Ridge · Sep–Nov
23days to the next fall foliage seasonusually Oct 21–31
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 4:09 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge through the year
- Raptor migration along the Kittatinny RidgeNowSep–Nov
- Late fall color on the ridgeOct
- Paved trails not plowedDec–Feb
Best spots around Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- Cherry Valley Ridge Trail3.2 miles of dirt and gravel through oak and pine forest and fields on the Kittatinny Ridge; photo blind on the way
- Front Nine Trail1.7 paved miles past wetlands on Cherry Creek and grass fields
- Back Nine Trail1.7 paved miles over rolling hills
Trees this fall (Sep 15–21). Across the Mid-Atlantic, sugar maple and flowering dogwood are behind a typical year; the rest are close to typical. Which trees turn when →
How we know
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, A fall foliage tour of the Northeast (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, About Us (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, colored leaves observations (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge in 2026?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Oct 21–31. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
How is the fall color in Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 23 days (usually Oct 21–31).
When does it peak?
Late October, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, A fall foliage tour of the Northeast ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Which trails work for strollers or wheelchairs?
The Front Nine and Back Nine are paved former golf cart paths, though the full loops have some steep hills. The Ridge Trail is dirt and gravel with moderately steep climbs.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I bring a dog or a bike?
No. Pets, jogging, biking and horseback riding are all off limits on the trails; service animals are allowed.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
What else happens here in fall?
The Kittatinny Ridge above the valley funnels up to 20,000 migrating raptors every fall.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, About Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge?
Cherry Valley Ridge Trail: 3.2 miles of dirt and gravel through oak and pine forest and fields on the Kittatinny Ridge; photo blind on the way; Front Nine Trail: 1.7 paved miles past wetlands on Cherry Creek and grass fields; Back Nine Trail: 1.7 paved miles over rolling hills.
What is Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge like through the year?
Raptor migration along the Kittatinny Ridge (Sep–Nov), Late fall color on the ridge (Oct) and Paved trails not plowed (Dec–Feb).