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Best hikes in Pickett State 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 Pickett State 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
    John Muir Trail
    4.6 mi
  2. 02
    Hidden Passage Trail
    3.7 mi
  3. 03
    Black House Rim Road 102
    2.2 mi
  4. 04
    Black House Rim Road 102
    2.2 mi
  5. 05
    Oil Wells Road 100
    1.7 mi
  6. 06
    Ridge Trail
    1.4 mi
  7. 07
    Tar Kiln Road
    1.3 mi
  8. 08
    Lake Trail
    1.3 mi
  9. 09
    Horseshoe Cliff Road
    1.2 mi
  10. 10
    Hidden Passage Trail
    1.2 mi
  11. 11
    John Muir Trail
    1.1 mi
  12. 12
    Philips Ridge Road
    1.1 mi
  13. 13
    Black House Rim Road 102
    1.1 mi
  14. 14
    Yellow Doors Side Road
    1.0 mi
  15. 15
    Ridge Trail
    1.0 mi
  16. 16
    Tar Kiln Road
    0.9 mi
  17. 17
    John Muir Trail
    0.7 mi
  18. 18
    Shop Trail Unmaintained
    0.7 mi
  19. 19
    Black House Rim Road 102
    0.7 mi
  20. 20
    Moccasin Rock Trail
    0.7 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Pickett State Forest: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.