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Best hikes in McDonald-Dunn Research 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 McDonald-Dunn Research Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Section 36 Loop Trail
    3.4 mi
  2. 02
    William A. Davies Road
    3.3 mi
  3. 03
    Road 300
    3.3 mi
  4. 04
    Road 400
    3.1 mi
  5. 05
    Bonzai Trail
    3.0 mi
  6. 06
    Road 100
    2.8 mi
  7. 07
    Dave's Trail
    2.7 mi
  8. 08
    Road 420
    2.3 mi
  9. 09
    Calloway Creek Trail
    2.1 mi
  10. 10
    Harry R. Patterson Road
    2.0 mi
  11. 11
    Harry J. Nettleton Road
    1.8 mi
  12. 12
    Road 130
    1.7 mi
  13. 13
    Extendo Trail
    1.5 mi
  14. 14
    Harry R. Patterson Road
    1.4 mi
  15. 15
    Road 110
    1.4 mi
  16. 16
    Road 510
    1.4 mi
  17. 17
    Road 320
    1.4 mi
  18. 18
    No Secret Trail
    1.4 mi
  19. 19
    Harry J. Nettleton Road
    1.3 mi
  20. 20
    Hole in the Bucket
    1.3 mi

When to go. Best months to visit McDonald-Dunn Research Forest: May, June, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.