Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train
Scenic railway · Ringoes · 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.
Don’t miss
Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 28–November 1
Color builds from October 16 · mostly bare by November 21
Sampled at Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train’s own coordinates and elevation (75 m) rather than a regional average.
New Jersey is sampled at 4 weather points, then moved 5 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against New Jersey's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 2 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train
You get about 23 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 8. That runs roughly 6 days earlier than the rest of New Jersey.
From Philadelphia it is about 37 mi, close enough for a morning drive. New York City is about 49 mi out.
Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of New Jersey, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
More things to do in New Jersey
Farms & harvest
Cider & donuts
Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 28–November 1 (best estimate October 30). Color starts around October 16 and is mostly bare by November 21.
- How do I get to Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train?
- Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train is in Ringoes. The closest city is Philadelphia, about 37 mi away. It's part of New Jersey's fall lineup.
Own or manage Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train? Update your listing or get in touch.