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Best hikes in Island Lake Recreation Area.

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 Island Lake Recreation Area
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
    Yellow Trail
    2.6 mi
  2. 02
    Blue Trail
    2.3 mi
  3. 03
    Hickory Ridge Trail
    1.7 mi
  4. 04
    Blue Trail
    1.6 mi
  5. 05
    Yellow Trail
    1.6 mi
  6. 06
    Blue Trail
    1.4 mi
  7. 07
    Hickory Ridge Trail
    1.3 mi
  8. 08
    Blue Trail
    1.1 mi
  9. 09
    Reynold's Wrap
    1.0 mi
  10. 10
    Purple Trail
    0.9 mi
  11. 11
    Hickory Ridge Trail
    0.9 mi
  12. 12
    Purple Trail
    0.8 mi
  13. 13
    Blue Trail
    0.8 mi
  14. 14
    Yellow Trail
    0.8 mi
  15. 15
    Hickory Ridge Trail
    0.7 mi
  16. 16
    Purple Trail
    0.6 mi
  17. 17
    Blue Trail
    0.6 mi
  18. 18
    Purple Trail
    0.6 mi
  19. 19
    Lantern Hike Trail
    0.5 mi
  20. 20
    JCPenney Connector
    0.5 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Island Lake Recreation Area: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.