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Best hikes in Salmon 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 Salmon National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months July, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Bear Creek Point Trail
    25.9 mi
  2. 02
    Square Top - West Horse Trail
    16.9 mi
  3. 03
    Square Top - West Horse Trail
    16.5 mi
  4. 04
    Waterfall Trail
    16.5 mi
  5. 05
    Clear Creek Trail
    15.0 mi
  6. 06
    Horse Creek Trail
    14.4 mi
  7. 07
    Yellowjacket Road
    14.3 mi
  8. 08
    Owl Creek Trail
    14.1 mi
  9. 09
    Garden Creek - Horse Heaven Trail
    14.0 mi
  10. 10
    Stoddard Trail
    13.9 mi
  11. 11
    Birch Creek Trail
    12.1 mi
  12. 12
    National Forest Development Road 010
    11.7 mi
  13. 13
    National Forest Development Road 116
    10.9 mi
  14. 14
    Stoddard Trail
    10.7 mi
  15. 15
    Middle Fork Trail
    10.5 mi
  16. 16
    Colson Creek- State Line Road
    10.1 mi
  17. 17
    Hoodoo Meadows Trail
    9.7 mi
  18. 18
    Deep Spring Road
    9.0 mi
  19. 19
    Hoodoo Meadows Trail
    8.6 mi
  20. 20
    Cayuse Point Road
    8.4 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Salmon National Forest: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.