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Best hikes in High Peaks Wilderness.

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 High Peaks Wilderness
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
    Northville-Placid Trail
    11.4 mi
  2. 02
    Elk Lake - Marcy Trail
    9.8 mi
  3. 03
    East River Trail
    8.2 mi
  4. 04
    Bradley Pond Trail
    7.8 mi
  5. 05
    Dix Trail
    6.6 mi
  6. 06
    Colvin Range Trail
    5.7 mi
  7. 07
    Calamity Brook Trail
    5.4 mi
  8. 08
    Cold River Horse Trail
    5.2 mi
  9. 09
    H.G. Leach Trail
    5.2 mi
  10. 10
    Klondike Notch Trail
    5.0 mi
  11. 11
    Boquet Forks Trail
    4.9 mi
  12. 12
    Moose Pond Road
    4.9 mi
  13. 13
    Indian Pass Trail
    4.7 mi
  14. 14
    Preston Ponds Trail
    4.6 mi
  15. 15
    Blueberry Trail
    4.6 mi
  16. 16
    Algonquin Trail
    4.6 mi
  17. 17
    Ward Brook Truck Trail
    4.2 mi
  18. 18
    Mount Marcy Trail
    4.1 mi
  19. 19
    Future Cascade Trail (Under construction)
    3.9 mi
  20. 20
    Allen Mountain Trail
    3.8 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit High Peaks Wilderness: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.