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Best hikes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months March, October, November

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Crest Trail
    19.8 mi
  2. 02
    Rim Trail (105)
    15.5 mi
  3. 03
    West Side Road
    14.9 mi
  4. 04
    West Side Road
    13.0 mi
  5. 05
    South Base Trail
    10.9 mi
  6. 06
    Redwater Road
    10.7 mi
  7. 07
    Taylor Road
    10.5 mi
  8. 08
    Tortolita Canyon Trail
    9.0 mi
  9. 09
    Summit Trail
    7.9 mi
  10. 10
    Barber Springs Trail
    7.8 mi
  11. 11
    Burnt Cznyon Road
    7.6 mi
  12. 12
    Alamo Canyon Trail (104)
    6.9 mi
  13. 13
    Dark Canyon Trail (5700)
    5.7 mi
  14. 14
    Ken Road
    5.6 mi
  15. 15
    Southfork Trail
    5.6 mi
  16. 16
    Barber Ridge Trail
    5.6 mi
  17. 17
    Pierce Canyon Trail
    5.6 mi
  18. 18
    Bluewater Canyon Road
    5.4 mi
  19. 19
    Soldier Spring Road
    5.3 mi
  20. 20
    Dry Canyon Trail (5574)
    5.2 mi

When to go. Best months to visit Lincoln National Forest: March, October, November. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.