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Best hikes in Mendocino 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 Mendocino National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Eighteen Percent Road
    11.2 mi
  2. 02
    Skidmore Ridge Road
    10.5 mi
  3. 03
    Board Ridge Road
    9.4 mi
  4. 04
    Erickson Ridge Road
    8.7 mi
  5. 05
    Five Springs Road
    8.6 mi
  6. 06
    Cedar Ridge Road
    8.5 mi
  7. 07
    Saint John Road
    8.4 mi
  8. 08
    Windy Point Trail
    8.1 mi
  9. 09
    Brushy Camp Ridge Road
    7.8 mi
  10. 10
    Copper Smelter Trail
    7.5 mi
  11. 11
    Haynes Delight Trail
    7.4 mi
  12. 12
    Hokey-Hardin Road
    7.4 mi
  13. 13
    Brushy Camp Ridge Road
    7.4 mi
  14. 14
    Blands Cove Road
    7.4 mi
  15. 15
    Cold Creek Trail
    7.3 mi
  16. 16
    Houghton Road
    7.0 mi
  17. 17
    Henthorne Trail
    6.8 mi
  18. 18
    Hull Creek Road
    6.8 mi
  19. 19
    Lovelady Ridge Road
    6.6 mi
  20. 20
    Wrights Ridge Trail
    6.6 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Mendocino National Forest: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.