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Best hikes in George Washington 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 George Washington National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Long Mountain Trail
    8.4 mi
  2. 02
    Mitchel Knob Road
    7.3 mi
  3. 03
    Squirrel Gap Road
    6.9 mi
  4. 04
    Racer Camp Hollow Trail
    5.4 mi
  5. 05
    Bucktail Trail
    5.1 mi
  6. 06
    West Side Road
    5.0 mi
  7. 07
    Basore-Capon Run
    5.0 mi
  8. 08
    Squirrel Gap Road
    4.8 mi
  9. 09
    Sugar Run Trail
    4.3 mi
  10. 10
    Saw Mill Trail
    3.7 mi
  11. 11
    Sandy Ridge Trail
    3.6 mi
  12. 12
    Halfmoon Trail
    3.0 mi
  13. 13
    West Side Road
    2.9 mi
  14. 14
    Brushy Hollow Trail
    2.9 mi
  15. 15
    Leadin Ridge Road 347
    2.7 mi
  16. 16
    Trout Run Fire Trail
    2.6 mi
  17. 17
    Bucktail Cutoff Trail
    2.6 mi
  18. 18
    Bother Knob Forest Road
    2.4 mi
  19. 19
    Little Stoney Trail
    2.3 mi
  20. 20
    Wilson Cove Trail & FS Road
    2.3 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit George Washington National Forest: May, June, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.