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Best hikes in Forbes 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 Forbes State Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    PWS Trail System
    5.1 mi
  2. 02
    Whitetail Trail
    4.2 mi
  3. 03
    PWS Trail System
    4.0 mi
  4. 04
    Grove Run Trail
    3.8 mi
  5. 05
    Laurel Ridge Hiking Trails
    3.2 mi
  6. 06
    Whitetail Trail
    2.7 mi
  7. 07
    Forbes State Forest Hiking
    2.6 mi
  8. 08
    Camp Run Hiking
    2.5 mi
  9. 09
    Red Oak Trail/Road
    2.5 mi
  10. 10
    Pine Knob Road
    2.2 mi
  11. 11
    Wolf Rocks Trail
    2.1 mi
  12. 12
    Pine Knob Trail
    1.9 mi
  13. 13
    Pipeline Trail
    1.8 mi
  14. 14
    Hobblebush Trail
    1.8 mi
  15. 15
    Jones Mill Run Trail
    1.7 mi
  16. 16
    Blue Hole Road
    1.7 mi
  17. 17
    Mountain Streams Trail
    1.7 mi
  18. 18
    Powdermill Loop Trail
    1.5 mi
  19. 19
    Brant Trail
    1.5 mi
  20. 20
    Rock Run Road
    1.5 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Forbes State Forest: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.