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Best hikes in Big South Fork National River & Recreation 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 Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Pilot Wines Loop
    8.2 mi
  2. 02
    Oneida and Western Railroad
    6.1 mi
  3. 03
    Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 33
    5.9 mi
  4. 04
    Kentucky Trail
    4.6 mi
  5. 05
    North White Oak Loop Trail
    4.5 mi
  6. 06
    Honey Creek Loop Trail
    4.2 mi
  7. 07
    O & W Road
    4.1 mi
  8. 08
    Burnt Mill Bridge Loop Trail
    4.1 mi
  9. 09
    Big Island Loop
    4.1 mi
  10. 10
    Kentucky Trail
    3.5 mi
  11. 11
    John Smith Trail
    3.5 mi
  12. 12
    Jack's Ridge Loop
    3.3 mi
  13. 13
    Laurel Fork Creek Trail
    3.3 mi
  14. 14
    John Muir Trail
    3.3 mi
  15. 15
    Gobblers Knob Trail
    3.1 mi
  16. 16
    Hatfield Ridge Trail
    3.0 mi
  17. 17
    Blue Heron Loop
    3.0 mi
  18. 18
    Sellars Ridge Road
    2.9 mi
  19. 19
    Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 32
    2.7 mi
  20. 20
    North White Oak Loop Trail
    2.6 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.