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Best hikes in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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
    La Garita Stock Driveway Trail
    20.0 mi
  2. 02
    Ivy Creek Trail
    12.3 mi
  3. 03
    Ute Creek Trail
    11.7 mi
  4. 04
    Archuleta Trail
    11.2 mi
  5. 05
    Silver Mountain Trail
    11.0 mi
  6. 06
    San Juan Road
    10.8 mi
  7. 07
    CDT ivfXX - Continental Divide NST - Old Route
    10.5 mi
  8. 08
    Black Canyon Trail
    10.1 mi
  9. 09
    Rito Alto Trail
    9.6 mi
  10. 10
    Taylor Canyon Road
    9.6 mi
  11. 11
    Roaring Gulch Trail
    9.5 mi
  12. 12
    Willow Mountain Trail
    9.3 mi
  13. 13
    Four Mile Road
    9.1 mi
  14. 14
    Miner's Creek Trail
    8.7 mi
  15. 15
    Rito Alto Trail
    8.6 mi
  16. 16
    Pinorealosa Road
    8.3 mi
  17. 17
    West Frisco
    8.2 mi
  18. 18
    Bristol Head Road
    8.1 mi
  19. 19
    Shady Creek Trail
    8.1 mi
  20. 20
    Del Norte Peak Road
    8.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Rio Grande National Forest: May, June, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.