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Best hikes in Manchester State Forest.

The 3 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Manchester State Forest
Hikes ranked 3
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months March, October, November

The 3 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Palmetto Trail: Lake Marion Passage
    3.4 mi
  2. 02
    Palmetto Trail Lake Marion Passage
    0.6 mi
  3. 03
    Kenneth Lane
    0.2 mi

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