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Best hikes in Eldorado 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 Eldorado National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months July, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Rubicon Trail (16E30.2)
    11.7 mi
  2. 02
    Tanglefoot Trail
    8.3 mi
  3. 03
    Rubicon Trail
    7.7 mi
  4. 04
    Rockbound Trail
    7.5 mi
  5. 05
    Pardoes 4WD Trail
    7.2 mi
  6. 06
    Camp Irene Trail
    7.1 mi
  7. 07
    Strawberry 4WD Trail
    6.5 mi
  8. 08
    McConnell Lake Loop
    6.4 mi
  9. 09
    Deer Valley 4WD Trail
    6.3 mi
  10. 10
    Picket Fence Trail
    6.1 mi
  11. 11
    Tahoe Yosemite Trail
    6.1 mi
  12. 12
    Blacksmith Flat Road
    5.9 mi
  13. 13
    10N46M
    5.9 mi
  14. 14
    Two Peaks Trail (16E11)
    5.5 mi
  15. 15
    Ralston Ridge Road
    5.4 mi
  16. 16
    Saxon Creek Trail
    5.2 mi
  17. 17
    Pardoe 4WD Trail
    5.2 mi
  18. 18
    Round Tent Canyon Road
    5.2 mi
  19. 19
    Silver Lake-Horse Canyon Trail
    5.1 mi
  20. 20
    Forest Route 16E25
    5.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Eldorado National Forest: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.