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Best hikes in Brighton State 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 Brighton State Recreation Area
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Torn Shirt Trail
    6.5 mi
  2. 02
    Brighton Recreation Area Bishop Lake Hiking Trails
    4.5 mi
  3. 03
    Murray Lake Trail
    2.5 mi
  4. 04
    Chambers Trail
    2.2 mi
  5. 05
    Murray Lake Trail
    2.2 mi
  6. 06
    Brady Trail
    2.1 mi
  7. 07
    Outlaw Trail
    1.9 mi
  8. 08
    Lost Loop
    1.8 mi
  9. 09
    Camp Trail
    1.7 mi
  10. 10
    Appleton North
    1.6 mi
  11. 11
    Found Loop
    1.3 mi
  12. 12
    Stable Trail
    1.2 mi
  13. 13
    Ralph's Ride
    1.1 mi
  14. 14
    Appleton Lake Loop
    0.8 mi
  15. 15
    Murray Lake Trail
    0.7 mi
  16. 16
    Bishop Lake Hiking Trail
    0.7 mi
  17. 17
    Richardson Trail
    0.6 mi
  18. 18
    Appleton Lake Loop
    0.5 mi
  19. 19
    Racoon Swamp
    0.5 mi
  20. 20
    Appleton Extension
    0.5 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Brighton State Recreation Area: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.