Mushroom forecast near Short Hills, NJ
As of 2026-09-29, 1970 forest patches within 30 km of Short Hills, NJ show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Lobster mushroom, Honey mushroom, Lion's mane.
Fruiting probability (0–100%) is forecast daily for each forest patch based on weather and forest data. Locations are given as distance and direction from the center of Short Hills.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 100%King bolete
17 km N · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 86%King bolete
17 km W · 1.6 acres
Peak Sep 29 (86%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 80%King bolete
13 km N · 3.3 acres
Peak Sep 29 (80%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Hen of the woods
5 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Hen of the woods
6 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Hen of the woods
6 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lion's mane
5 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lion's mane
6 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lion's mane
6 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
5 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
6 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
6 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Honey mushroom
5 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Honey mushroom
6 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Honey mushroom
6 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 87%Chicken of the woods
30 km SW · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 86%Chicken of the woods
8 km SW · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 86%Chicken of the woods
8 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 58%Pacific golden chanterelle
31 km NW · 12 acres
Peak Sep 30 (66%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 58%Pacific golden chanterelle
17 km N · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (58%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 58%Pacific golden chanterelle
26 km NW · 15 acres
Peak Sep 30 (66%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 48%Indigo milk cap
5 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (72%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 48%Indigo milk cap
6 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (72%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 48%Indigo milk cap
6 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (72%) · Days 3–15 🔒
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More forest patches farther out (up to 50 km)
Probabilities beyond 30 km are available in the app.
- 🔒Lobster mushroom
29 km N · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
30 km SW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
30 km SW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
32 km N · 1.6 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
32 km N · 16 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
32 km N · 16 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
34 km NE · 11 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
35 km S · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
36 km SW · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
37 km SW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
39 km SW · 4.0 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
40 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
40 km S · 1.1 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
42 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
42 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
42 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
42 km NE · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
42 km NE · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
42 km NE · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
46 km SE · 12 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
51 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
51 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
52 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
52 km S · 0.2 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Short Hills right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 1970 forest patches within 30 km of Short Hills, NJ show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Lobster mushroom, Honey mushroom, Lion's mane. Of 2404 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 100%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Short Hills?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: King bolete (up to 100%), Hen of the woods (up to 100%), Lion's mane (up to 100%), Lobster mushroom (up to 100%), Honey mushroom (up to 100%), Chicken of the woods (up to 87%), Pacific golden chanterelle (up to 58%), Indigo milk cap (up to 48%).
Where is the best forest patch near Short Hills today?
The top-ranked patch is 17 km N of the city center, with a 100% fruiting probability for King bolete.