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Best hikes in City Of Rocks National Reserve.

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 City Of Rocks National Reserve
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    North Fork Circle Creek
    3.7 mi
  2. 02
    Stripe Rock Trail
    2.1 mi
  3. 03
    Geo Watt Trail
    1.2 mi
  4. 04
    Tea Kettle Trail
    1.1 mi
  5. 05
    South Fork Circle Creek Trail
    1.1 mi
  6. 06
    Beef Jello Trail
    0.8 mi
  7. 07
    Bumblie Wall Trail
    0.8 mi
  8. 08
    Creekside Towers Trail
    0.6 mi
  9. 09
    Box Top Trail
    0.6 mi
  10. 10
    Flaming Rock Trail
    0.6 mi
  11. 11
    Box Top Trail
    0.6 mi
  12. 12
    Geological Trail
    0.5 mi
  13. 13
    Tracey Homestead Trail
    0.5 mi
  14. 14
    Steinfell's Dome Trail
    0.5 mi
  15. 15
    Bath Rock Trail
    0.3 mi
  16. 16
    Clamshell Approach
    0.3 mi
  17. 17
    South Fork Circle Creek
    0.2 mi
  18. 18
    Lost World Approach
    0.2 mi
  19. 19
    Two Rock Turtles Approach
    0.1 mi
  20. 20
    Indian Grove Connector Trail
    0.1 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit City Of Rocks National Reserve: May, June, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.