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

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Colorado Trail
    55.0 mi
  2. 02
    Signal Butte Multi Use Trail - 717
    22.1 mi
  3. 03
    Brookside-McCurdy Trail
    20.9 mi
  4. 04
    770.e Turtle Mountain
    16.3 mi
  5. 05
    Barr Trail
    11.9 mi
  6. 06
    Long Hollow Trail 650
    11.0 mi
  7. 07
    Tumble Creek Trail
    8.1 mi
  8. 08
    Ben Tyler Trail
    7.9 mi
  9. 09
    Beginner Trail 627
    7.8 mi
  10. 10
    Frosty Park Road
    7.8 mi
  11. 11
    Forest Road 322 Balanced Rock
    7.5 mi
  12. 12
    Noodle Trail 677
    7.3 mi
  13. 13
    Rampart Reservoir Trail
    7.1 mi
  14. 14
    770 Turtle Mountain
    7.1 mi
  15. 15
    Forest Road 363 Phantom
    6.8 mi
  16. 16
    770.i Bergen Rock
    6.7 mi
  17. 17
    770.a Tunnel
    6.7 mi
  18. 18
    Threemile Creek Trail
    6.6 mi
  19. 19
    Hankins Pass Trail
    6.4 mi
  20. 20
    Rich Creek Trail
    6.3 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Pike National Forest: June, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.