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Best hikes in Payette 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 Payette National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Cottonwood Butte Trail
    25.9 mi
  2. 02
    Mosquito Ridge Trail
    25.4 mi
  3. 03
    Chamberlain Trail
    21.2 mi
  4. 04
    Indian Ridge Trail
    18.6 mi
  5. 05
    Chamberlain Creek Trail
    18.3 mi
  6. 06
    National Forest Development Road 318
    17.8 mi
  7. 07
    Big Creek Trail
    17.4 mi
  8. 08
    French Creek Trail
    16.1 mi
  9. 09
    Cougar Basin Trail
    15.3 mi
  10. 10
    Bear Pete Ridge Trail
    14.9 mi
  11. 11
    Rapid River Ridge Trail
    14.9 mi
  12. 12
    Shelrock Ridge Trail
    14.6 mi
  13. 13
    Rattlesnake Peak Trail
    14.0 mi
  14. 14
    Loon Creek/Loon Lake
    13.8 mi
  15. 15
    Big Creek Ridge Trail
    13.7 mi
  16. 16
    Runaway Ridge Trail
    13.5 mi
  17. 17
    Ramey Ridge Trail
    13.0 mi
  18. 18
    Cold Meadows Trail
    12.1 mi
  19. 19
    Mccalla Creek Trail
    11.7 mi
  20. 20
    National Forest Development Road 125
    11.7 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Payette National Forest: May, June, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.