Wemrock Orchards
Orchard · New Jersey
A Freehold orchard that presses its own apples into cider, then fries some of that cider into cinnamon-sugar donuts made fresh at the farm market. Come for u-pick trees and stay for the pies, breads, and produce that this family orchard has been selling in Monmouth County for around 50 years.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: November 3–November 7
Color builds from October 21 · mostly bare by November 27
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Wemrock Orchards’s own coordinates and elevation (45 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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OrchardColor nearby peaks November 2
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FarmColor nearby peaks October 27
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Mount Tammany
TrailPeak October 23
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High Point State Park
State parkPeak October 18
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Frequently asked
- When does Wemrock Orchards peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 3–November 7 (best estimate November 5). Color starts around October 21 and is mostly bare by November 27.
- What is Wemrock Orchards best for?
- Cider donut lovers near Freehold.
- How do I get to Wemrock Orchards?
- The closest city is New York City, about 35 mi away. It's part of New Jersey's fall lineup.
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