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Best hikes in Challis 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 Challis National Forest
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
    Rapid River Trail
    20.3 mi
  2. 02
    Alpine Way Trail
    17.7 mi
  3. 03
    Sheep Mountain Ridge Trail
    16.7 mi
  4. 04
    Iron Creek-Stanley Lake Trail
    14.6 mi
  5. 05
    Soldier Basin Trail
    13.4 mi
  6. 06
    Lola Creek Trail
    13.2 mi
  7. 07
    Little Loon Trail
    11.4 mi
  8. 08
    036
    10.9 mi
  9. 09
    Woodtick Ridge Trail
    10.2 mi
  10. 10
    West Fork Camas Creek Trail
    9.9 mi
  11. 11
    Livingston Mill Castle Divide Trail
    9.8 mi
  12. 12
    Rat Creek
    9.3 mi
  13. 13
    Loon Creek Trail
    9.1 mi
  14. 14
    Soldier Creek Trail
    9.0 mi
  15. 15
    Jeep Trail
    8.9 mi
  16. 16
    Middle Fork East Trail
    8.7 mi
  17. 17
    Cabin Creek Trail
    8.4 mi
  18. 18
    Lake Creek Trail
    8.4 mi
  19. 19
    National Forest Development Road 056
    8.3 mi
  20. 20
    Cow Creek Trail
    8.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Challis National Forest: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.