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Best hikes in Downer State Forest.

The 12 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Downer State Forest
Hikes ranked 12
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, September

The 12 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Downer State Forest Road
    1.8 mi
  2. 02
    Downer State Forest Road
    1.8 mi
  3. 03
    Downer State Forest Road
    0.9 mi
  4. 04
    Across the Pond Trail
    0.4 mi
  5. 05
    Nature Trail
    0.1 mi
  6. 06
    Pelting Pony Trail
    0.1 mi
  7. 07
    Campfire Trail
    0.1 mi
  8. 08
    Hillside Pop: 60
    0.1 mi
  9. 09
    Hillside Trail
    0.1 mi
  10. 10
    Hillside Pop: 60
    0.0 mi
  11. 11
    Pelting Pony Trail
    0.0 mi
  12. 12
    Pelting Pony Trail
    0.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Downer State Forest: May, June, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.