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Best hikes in Flathead 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 Flathead 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
    CDT ffj Spotted Bear Route
    26.6 mi
  2. 02
    Holland - Gordon Trail
    24.9 mi
  3. 03
    Big River Trail
    22.9 mi
  4. 04
    Smith - Little Salmon
    22.0 mi
  5. 05
    White River
    21.2 mi
  6. 06
    South Boundary
    17.1 mi
  7. 07
    Dolly Varden Pentagon Trail
    15.5 mi
  8. 08
    Whitefish Divide Trail
    15.3 mi
  9. 09
    West Side South Fork Trail
    13.0 mi
  10. 10
    Benchmark Basin Road
    12.8 mi
  11. 11
    Bartlett
    12.1 mi
  12. 12
    Stadler Creek Trail #271
    11.9 mi
  13. 13
    Pyramid Pass Trail
    11.8 mi
  14. 14
    Alpine 7
    11.7 mi
  15. 15
    Gorge Creek
    11.7 mi
  16. 16
    324
    11.7 mi
  17. 17
    Main South Fork Trail
    11.6 mi
  18. 18
    Picture Ridge Trail
    11.3 mi
  19. 19
    Lion - Palisade
    11.3 mi
  20. 20
    Spotted Bear River Trail
    11.1 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Flathead National Forest: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.