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Best hikes in Salem 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 Salem State Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Forest Road
    1.8 mi
  2. 02
    Western Branch Road
    1.1 mi
  3. 03
    Pine Trail
    0.9 mi
  4. 04
    Cross Trail
    0.7 mi
  5. 05
    Western Branch Road
    0.7 mi
  6. 06
    Road Less Traveled
    0.5 mi
  7. 07
    West Lake Trail
    0.4 mi
  8. 08
    Plantation Trail
    0.4 mi
  9. 09
    Canal Path
    0.4 mi
  10. 10
    Plantation Trail Deer Track Branch
    0.4 mi
  11. 11
    Pine Trail
    0.4 mi
  12. 12
    Cross Trail
    0.3 mi
  13. 13
    Pond Trail
    0.2 mi
  14. 14
    North Pine Trail
    0.2 mi
  15. 15
    Pine Trail
    0.2 mi
  16. 16
    Pine Trail Access
    0.1 mi
  17. 17
    Pond Deer Trail
    0.1 mi
  18. 18
    White Trail
    0.0 mi
  19. 19
    White Trail
    0.0 mi
  20. 20
    White Trail
    0.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Salem State Forest: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.