The 4.7-Mile Culver Fire Tower Trail Leads Hikers To The Most Spectacular Fall Foliage In New Jersey

Looking for the most incredible fall foliage views in all of New Jersey? Many of the best spots are incredibly crowded, but if you go to a small town in the northwestern corner of the state, you'll find a hidden gem. There's an incredible tower hike in Branchville, NJ - but you'll have to work for it a bit. It's home to the Culver Fire Tower Via Tower, Appalachian. and Stony Brook Trail Loop - more often called the Culver Fire Tower Trail Loop. It's a 4.7-mile hike, generally considered fairly challenging and rugged, but those who take the journey will be richly rewarded. That's because this hike is home to some incredible views - from atop a looming fire tower that is accessible to climbers when open. Trust us, you've seen New Jersey fall foliage - but you've probably never seen it like this before.

A hike through Sandyston Township is beautiful this time of year, with the trees forming a stunning canopy.

But this area is also home to some unique trails - that lead to an incredible secret.

A 4.7 mile trail over rugged terrain, commonly taken by hikers and cyclists, will lead to one of the best views in New Jersey.

Welcome to the Culver Fire Tower, a working fire tower that was built in 1933.

The tower is still in operation today, although only manned during high risk of fire. The stairs are always open to climbers, but the fire tower itself can only be accessed when manned.

This tower looks out over the nearby woods, which turn into a rainbow this time of year.

It might just be the most stunning fall foliage view in New Jersey, especially when the sun hits just right.

Have you taken this unique tower hike in Branchville, NJ? Tell us about your trek to the Culver Fire Tower in the comments section! For more information and pictures, head to AllTrails for a dedicated page on the Culver Fire Tower Trail Loop. If you're like us and you're planning a lot of fall hikes, a subscription to AllTrails Plus can make it easier to navigate with features like downloadable trail maps for when cell reception is spotty.