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Best hikes in Rothrock 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 Rothrock State 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
    Standing Stone Trail
    19.5 mi
  2. 02
    Greenwood Spur
    6.4 mi
  3. 03
    Rothrock Hikiing
    4.9 mi
  4. 04
    Thickhead Mountain Hiking
    4.3 mi
  5. 05
    Brush Ridge Road
    3.3 mi
  6. 06
    Horse Knob Fire Trail
    3.2 mi
  7. 07
    Up and Over Trail
    2.9 mi
  8. 08
    Pipeline Trail
    2.7 mi
  9. 09
    Round Top Trail
    2.5 mi
  10. 10
    Down Under Trail
    2.3 mi
  11. 11
    Pigpile Trail
    2.1 mi
  12. 12
    Flat Road
    2.1 mi
  13. 13
    Spruce Mountain Trail
    2.0 mi
  14. 14
    Brumbaugh Trail
    2.0 mi
  15. 15
    Fern Winder Trail
    1.8 mi
  16. 16
    Old Elias Drive
    1.7 mi
  17. 17
    Bickett Lane
    1.7 mi
  18. 18
    Ruby Ridge Hiking
    1.6 mi
  19. 19
    Over There Trail
    1.5 mi
  20. 20
    Ben Jacobs Trail
    1.5 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Rothrock State Forest: June, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.