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Best hikes in Shawnee State Park.

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 Shawnee State Park
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
    Knighton Nature Trail
    2.2 mi
  2. 02
    Lake Trail
    0.8 mi
  3. 03
    Shawnee Bike Trail
    0.7 mi
  4. 04
    Backpack Side Trail
    0.7 mi
  5. 05
    Beach Trail
    0.5 mi
  6. 06
    Shawnee Trail 3
    0.5 mi
  7. 07
    River Trail
    0.5 mi
  8. 08
    Turkey Creek Nature Center Trail
    0.4 mi
  9. 09
    Shawnee Trail
    0.4 mi
  10. 10
    Storybook Trail
    0.3 mi
  11. 11
    Lookout Trail
    0.3 mi
  12. 12
    Park Loop Connector Turkey Creek
    0.2 mi
  13. 13
    River Trail
    0.2 mi
  14. 14
    Park Loop Connector Trail Campground
    0.1 mi
  15. 15
    Butterfly Trail
    0.1 mi
  16. 16
    Campground Loop Trail
    0.1 mi
  17. 17
    Shawnee Trail 1
    0.1 mi
  18. 18
    Campground Loop Trail
    0.0 mi
  19. 19
    Park Loop Connector Turkey Creek
    0.0 mi
  20. 20
    Knighton Nature Trail
    0.0 mi

When to go. Best months to visit Shawnee State Park: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.