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Best hikes in Carson National 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 Carson National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Columbine-Twining National Recreation Trail
    14.0 mi
  2. 02
    Rito de la Olla Road
    9.9 mi
  3. 03
    South Boundary Trail (164)
    8.7 mi
  4. 04
    West Fork Trail (25)
    8.0 mi
  5. 05
    Mondragon Trail (660)
    8.0 mi
  6. 06
    Old Forest Road Trail
    7.8 mi
  7. 07
    Rito del Medio Trail (87)
    7.4 mi
  8. 08
    Lost Lake Trail #91
    7.3 mi
  9. 09
    Upper Pot Creek Road
    7.0 mi
  10. 10
    Divide Trail (36)
    6.8 mi
  11. 11
    Ojitos Trail (166)
    6.7 mi
  12. 12
    La Junta Road
    6.5 mi
  13. 13
    South Boundary Trail (164)
    6.5 mi
  14. 14
    Bull Creek Trail (85)
    6.1 mi
  15. 15
    Goose Creek Trail #65
    6.0 mi
  16. 16
    Rancho de Rio Grande Trail (18)
    6.0 mi
  17. 17
    Forest Road 122
    6.0 mi
  18. 18
    Pinabete Peak Trail (88)
    5.8 mi
  19. 19
    Wheeler Peak Trail #90
    5.8 mi
  20. 20
    Trampas Lakes Trail (Trail 31)
    5.6 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Carson National Forest: April, May, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.