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Best hikes in Buchanan State Forest.

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 Buchanan State Forest
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
    Little Mountain Fire Trail
    3.6 mi
  2. 02
    Broad Mountain Trail
    3.5 mi
  3. 03
    Bear Valley Ski Trail
    3.4 mi
  4. 04
    Broad Mountain Trail
    3.1 mi
  5. 05
    Hinish Trail
    2.6 mi
  6. 06
    Bald Hill Trail
    2.6 mi
  7. 07
    North Mountain Trail
    2.6 mi
  8. 08
    Old Mule Path
    2.5 mi
  9. 09
    King Trail
    2.5 mi
  10. 10
    Thermostat road
    2.3 mi
  11. 11
    Water Flat Trail
    2.3 mi
  12. 12
    Todd Trail
    2.3 mi
  13. 13
    Deer Hill Trail
    2.2 mi
  14. 14
    Moseby trail
    2.2 mi
  15. 15
    Snowmobile trail
    2.1 mi
  16. 16
    Woodridge road
    2.1 mi
  17. 17
    Wertz Road
    2.0 mi
  18. 18
    State Forest Road
    1.9 mi
  19. 19
    Three Bears Trail
    1.9 mi
  20. 20
    Jerry trail - south
    1.9 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Buchanan State Forest: June, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.