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Best hikes in Proud Lake State Recreation Area.

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 Proud Lake State Recreation Area
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Loop 4
    3.8 mi
  2. 02
    Loop 3
    2.4 mi
  3. 03
    Proud Lake-Hickory Glen Connector
    1.2 mi
  4. 04
    Loop 1
    1.1 mi
  5. 05
    Loop 2
    1.0 mi
  6. 06
    Campground Connector
    0.8 mi
  7. 07
    Loop 2
    0.8 mi
  8. 08
    Red/Blue Trails
    0.7 mi
  9. 09
    Campground Connector
    0.6 mi
  10. 10
    Heavner Nature Connections
    0.5 mi
  11. 11
    Loop 1
    0.5 mi
  12. 12
    Proud Lake-Hickory Glen Connector
    0.5 mi
  13. 13
    Blue Trail
    0.5 mi
  14. 14
    Loop 1
    0.5 mi
  15. 15
    Marsh Trail
    0.4 mi
  16. 16
    Loop 2
    0.4 mi
  17. 17
    Chief Pontiac Trail
    0.3 mi
  18. 18
    Red/Blue Trails
    0.3 mi
  19. 19
    Blue Trail
    0.3 mi
  20. 20
    Marsh Trail
    0.3 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Proud Lake State Recreation Area: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.