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Best hikes in James L. Goodwin State Forest.

The 13 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park James L. Goodwin State Forest
Hikes ranked 13
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 13 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Pine Acres Pond Trail
    2.1 mi
  2. 02
    Brown Hill Marsh Trail
    1.5 mi
  3. 03
    Governor's Island Trail
    1.1 mi
  4. 04
    Middle Road
    0.9 mi
  5. 05
    Goodwin Forest Trail
    0.6 mi
  6. 06
    Orange Connector
    0.5 mi
  7. 07
    Goodwin Forest Trail
    0.5 mi
  8. 08
    Forest Discovery Trail
    0.4 mi
  9. 09
    Goodwin Heritage Trail
    0.4 mi
  10. 10
    Nutmeg Lane
    0.4 mi
  11. 11
    Tamarack Trail
    0.4 mi
  12. 12
    Horse Trail
    0.3 mi
  13. 13
    Cedar Swamp Road
    0.1 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit James L. Goodwin State Forest: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.