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Best hikes in Ricketts Glenn State Park.

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 Ricketts Glenn State Park
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
    Old Bulldozer Road Trail
    2.8 mi
  2. 02
    Old Beaver Dam Road Trail
    2.6 mi
  3. 03
    Cherry Run Trail
    2.3 mi
  4. 04
    Mountain Springs Trail
    2.0 mi
  5. 05
    Laurel View Trail
    1.8 mi
  6. 06
    Falls Trail
    1.6 mi
  7. 07
    Cherry Run Trail
    1.4 mi
  8. 08
    Bear Walk Trail
    1.3 mi
  9. 09
    Beach Trail
    1.1 mi
  10. 10
    Highland Trail
    1.0 mi
  11. 11
    Old Beaver Dam Rd. Trail
    1.0 mi
  12. 12
    Cherry Run Trail
    1.0 mi
  13. 13
    Evergreen Trail
    0.7 mi
  14. 14
    Mountain Springs Trail
    0.7 mi
  15. 15
    Lake Rose Trail
    0.5 mi
  16. 16
    Falls Trail (Upper)
    0.4 mi
  17. 17
    Falls Trail
    0.4 mi
  18. 18
    Little Cherry Run Trail
    0.2 mi
  19. 19
    Little Cherry Run Trail
    0.2 mi
  20. 20
    Falls Trail
    0.2 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Ricketts Glenn State Park: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.