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Best hikes in Sierra 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 Sierra 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
    PCT - California Section H
    92.9 mi
  2. 02
    John Muir Trail
    92.9 mi
  3. 03
    Theodore Solomons Trail
    32.6 mi
  4. 04
    Blackcap Trail
    19.1 mi
  5. 05
    Woodchuck Trail
    16.4 mi
  6. 06
    Kaiser Loop Trail
    16.3 mi
  7. 07
    Dusy-Ershim OHV Route
    15.4 mi
  8. 08
    Ross Crossing Road
    15.4 mi
  9. 09
    Fish Creek Trail
    12.1 mi
  10. 10
    Tenmile Grade
    12.1 mi
  11. 11
    Mono Creek Trail
    12.0 mi
  12. 12
    Piute Canyon Trail
    11.9 mi
  13. 13
    Isberg Trail
    11.7 mi
  14. 14
    Mammoth Trail
    10.2 mi
  15. 15
    Minnow Creek Trail
    10.0 mi
  16. 16
    Goodale Pass Trail
    10.0 mi
  17. 17
    Florence Lake Trail
    9.5 mi
  18. 18
    South Fork Merced Trail
    9.0 mi
  19. 19
    String Meadow Trail
    8.7 mi
  20. 20
    Dinkey-Trimmer Road
    8.4 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Sierra National Forest: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.