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Best hikes in Elk State 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 Elk State Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months June, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Steam Mill Road
    7.6 mi
  2. 02
    Cowley Hill
    5.0 mi
  3. 03
    Frog Hollow Road
    4.3 mi
  4. 04
    Bauer Hollow Road
    4.2 mi
  5. 05
    Hackett Trail
    3.0 mi
  6. 06
    Eddie Run Road
    2.7 mi
  7. 07
    Fox Mt Fire Tower Road
    2.4 mi
  8. 08
    Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail
    2.3 mi
  9. 09
    Boothes Hollow Road
    2.2 mi
  10. 10
    Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail
    2.2 mi
  11. 11
    Helicopter Pad Road
    1.7 mi
  12. 12
    Skillman Road
    1.6 mi
  13. 13
    Thunder Mountain Trail
    1.5 mi
  14. 14
    Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail
    1.5 mi
  15. 15
    Crooked Run Road
    1.4 mi
  16. 16
    Lick Island Road
    1.4 mi
  17. 17
    Big Porcy Road (restricted)
    1.3 mi
  18. 18
    Thunder Mountain Trail
    1.3 mi
  19. 19
    Shaffer Draft Road
    1.2 mi
  20. 20
    Chase Hollow Road
    1.2 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Elk State Forest: June, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.