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Best hikes in Salmon River 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 Salmon River State Forest
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
    Good Friday
    1.3 mi
  2. 02
    Pines
    1.1 mi
  3. 03
    Higher than High Road
    0.9 mi
  4. 04
    Twin Peaks
    0.8 mi
  5. 05
    Long Climb
    0.8 mi
  6. 06
    Old Willimantic Turnpike
    0.8 mi
  7. 07
    Parker Road
    0.8 mi
  8. 08
    High Road
    0.8 mi
  9. 09
    Gulf Road
    0.6 mi
  10. 10
    Upper Packard Goose
    0.6 mi
  11. 11
    Double Down
    0.6 mi
  12. 12
    Cowgirl
    0.5 mi
  13. 13
    Dickinson Road Connector
    0.5 mi
  14. 14
    Overlook
    0.5 mi
  15. 15
    Old Slocum Road
    0.4 mi
  16. 16
    Soul Train
    0.4 mi
  17. 17
    Shailor Hill Road
    0.4 mi
  18. 18
    Skip the Fire Road
    0.4 mi
  19. 19
    Old Slocum Road
    0.4 mi
  20. 20
    Switchy
    0.3 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Salmon River State Forest: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.