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Best hikes in Cleveland 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 Cleveland National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months June, July, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Harding Truck Trail
    9.1 mi
  2. 02
    Cutca Valley Truck Trail
    9.1 mi
  3. 03
    Sitton Peak Trail
    8.9 mi
  4. 04
    Palomar Divide Road
    8.3 mi
  5. 05
    High Point Road
    8.2 mi
  6. 06
    Nate Harrison Grade
    7.8 mi
  7. 07
    Wild Horse Peak Trail
    6.9 mi
  8. 08
    Skye Valley Road
    6.9 mi
  9. 09
    Los Pinos Trail
    6.8 mi
  10. 10
    Las Bancas-Horsethief Road
    6.6 mi
  11. 11
    Chiquito Trail
    6.5 mi
  12. 12
    Dripping Springs Trail
    6.4 mi
  13. 13
    Old San Juan Trail
    6.3 mi
  14. 14
    Secret Canyon Trail
    6.2 mi
  15. 15
    Lusardi Truck Trail
    6.2 mi
  16. 16
    Fred Canyon Road
    6.2 mi
  17. 17
    Palomar Divide Road
    6.0 mi
  18. 18
    Santiago Truck Trail
    6.0 mi
  19. 19
    Bell Ridge
    5.9 mi
  20. 20
    Sheephead Mountain Road
    5.7 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Cleveland National Forest: June, July, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.