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Best hikes in Meshomasic State Forest and Gay City State Park.

The 6 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Meshomasic State Forest and Gay City State Park
Hikes ranked 6
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 6 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Outer Loop Trail
    4.7 mi
  2. 02
    Pond Loop Trail
    2.4 mi
  3. 03
    Gay City Trail
    1.6 mi
  4. 04
    Gay City/Blackledge Falls Connector
    1.2 mi
  5. 05
    Connector Trail
    0.8 mi
  6. 06
    Split Rock Trail
    0.4 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Meshomasic State Forest and Gay City State Park: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.