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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 April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Long Run Road
    15.7 mi
  2. 02
    Massanutten Trail
    12.1 mi
  3. 03
    Rapidan Fire Road
    9.9 mi
  4. 04
    South Pedlar Trail
    9.4 mi
  5. 05
    Vepco Forest Road
    7.9 mi
  6. 06
    Peters Mill Run ATV Trail
    7.4 mi
  7. 07
    Macon Hollow
    7.4 mi
  8. 08
    Short Mountain Ridge
    7.1 mi
  9. 09
    Torry Ridge Trail
    7.0 mi
  10. 10
    Great Eastern Trail - Headwaters Section
    6.8 mi
  11. 11
    Mills Creek Trail
    6.7 mi
  12. 12
    Hall Spring Forest Road
    6.5 mi
  13. 13
    Rivanna Trail Loop
    6.3 mi
  14. 14
    Saint Mary's Trail
    6.3 mi
  15. 15
    Marshall Run Road
    6.1 mi
  16. 16
    Wolf Ridge Trail
    5.9 mi
  17. 17
    FR 246
    5.6 mi
  18. 18
    Blakey Ridge Fire Trail
    5.2 mi
  19. 19
    Little Sluice Trail
    5.2 mi
  20. 20
    Sherman Gap Trail
    5.1 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit George Washington National Forest: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.