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Best hikes in Baxter State Park Scientific Management Area.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Baxter State Park Scientific Management Area
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months June, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Wadleigh Brook Trail
    9.9 mi
  2. 02
    Hinckley Brook
    4.0 mi
  3. 03
    Murphy Brook Road
    3.6 mi
  4. 04
    Brayley Ridge Road
    3.3 mi
  5. 05
    Black Brook
    3.2 mi
  6. 06
    Hudson Gap
    2.5 mi
  7. 07
    Brayley Ridge Road
    2.4 mi
  8. 08
    Fish Hawk
    2.3 mi
  9. 09
    Acorn Road
    2.1 mi
  10. 10
    West Spur Road
    1.9 mi
  11. 11
    Mid-Webster
    1.9 mi
  12. 12
    Brayley Ridge Road
    1.7 mi
  13. 13
    Wadleigh Bog
    1.7 mi
  14. 14
    Northline Road
    1.7 mi
  15. 15
    Bobcat Road
    1.5 mi
  16. 16
    Raven Road
    1.2 mi
  17. 17
    Ledge
    1.0 mi
  18. 18
    Traveler
    1.0 mi
  19. 19
    Webster Ledge Road
    0.8 mi
  20. 20
    Marten Brook Road
    0.8 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Baxter State Park Scientific Management Area: June, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.