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Best hikes in Millerton Lake State Recreation Area.

The 12 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
Hikes ranked 12
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months July, August, September

The 12 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    San Joaquin River Trail
    14.5 mi
  2. 02
    Pincushion Peak Trail
    1.6 mi
  3. 03
    North Shore Trail
    1.1 mi
  4. 04
    North Shore Trail
    0.8 mi
  5. 05
    Buzzards Roost Trail
    0.6 mi
  6. 06
    Winchell Cove Trail
    0.5 mi
  7. 07
    Winchell Cove Trail
    0.4 mi
  8. 08
    Winchell Cove Trail
    0.3 mi
  9. 09
    Winchell Cove Trail
    0.2 mi
  10. 10
    Blue Oak Trail
    0.2 mi
  11. 11
    Buzzards Roost Trail
    0.1 mi
  12. 12
    Blue Oak Trail
    0.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Millerton Lake State Recreation Area: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.