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Best hikes in John Boyd Thacher State Park.

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 John Boyd Thacher State Park
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
    Blue loop trail
    1.8 mi
  2. 02
    Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail (Red)
    1.4 mi
  3. 03
    Nature Center Trail
    1.2 mi
  4. 04
    The Rover
    1.2 mi
  5. 05
    Perimeter (yellow)
    1.1 mi
  6. 06
    Yellow trail
    1.0 mi
  7. 07
    Meadow Loop
    0.9 mi
  8. 08
    Old Long Path
    0.9 mi
  9. 09
    Baby Rover
    0.9 mi
  10. 10
    Paint Mine Pallet
    0.8 mi
  11. 11
    Campground Trail
    0.8 mi
  12. 12
    Escarpment Trail
    0.7 mi
  13. 13
    Perimeter (yellow)
    0.6 mi
  14. 14
    Skin Tight North
    0.6 mi
  15. 15
    High Point Road
    0.6 mi
  16. 16
    Escarpment Trail
    0.6 mi
  17. 17
    Rock Climbing Access Path
    0.5 mi
  18. 18
    Orange trail
    0.5 mi
  19. 19
    Former Long Path route
    0.5 mi
  20. 20
    Blue North
    0.5 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit John Boyd Thacher State Park: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.