Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train
Scenic railway · New Jersey
Board a vintage train at the Ringoes station and ride out to Everitt Farms for pumpkin picking and a hayride before looping back through the Hunterdon County countryside. The Black River & Western has run this stretch of track for more than 50 years, and the fall Pumpkin Train sits alongside its year-round Black River Limited and holiday trains.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 29–November 2
Color builds from October 16 · mostly bare by November 22
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train’s own coordinates and elevation (75 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train on the map
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Terhune Orchards
OrchardColor nearby peaks November 2
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Alstede Farms
FarmColor nearby peaks October 27
On 600 acres of preserved Chester farmland, Alstede's corn maze covers more than 10 acres and three miles of paths beneath a lookout bridge, with night 'Harvest Moon' maze runs alongside pick-your-own pumpkins and apples every fall since 1982.
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Mount Tammany
TrailPeak October 23
From the Dunnfield Creek lot in Worthington State Forest, a 3.5-mile loop climbs Mount Tammany for New Jersey's classic view of the Delaware River slicing through the Kittatinny Ridge, part of the roughly 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area established in 1965.
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High Point State Park
State parkPeak October 18
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Frequently asked
- When does Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 29–November 2 (best estimate October 31). Color starts around October 16 and is mostly bare by November 22.
- What is Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train best for?
- A train ride paired with pumpkin picking.
- How do I get to Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train?
- The closest city is Philadelphia, about 37 mi away. It's part of New Jersey's fall lineup.
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