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Best hikes in South Mountains 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 South Mountains State Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months March, April, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Saddleback Trail
    3.1 mi
  2. 02
    Raven Rock Trail
    2.1 mi
  3. 03
    Chestnut Knob Trail
    1.9 mi
  4. 04
    Possum Trail
    1.7 mi
  5. 05
    Turkey Ridge Trail
    1.6 mi
  6. 06
    Hidden Cove Trail
    1.4 mi
  7. 07
    Sawtooth Trail
    1.3 mi
  8. 08
    Little River Trail
    1.3 mi
  9. 09
    Headquarters Trail
    1.2 mi
  10. 10
    Sawtooth Trail
    1.2 mi
  11. 11
    Upper CCC Trail
    0.8 mi
  12. 12
    Upper CCC Trail
    0.8 mi
  13. 13
    Little River Trail
    0.8 mi
  14. 14
    Upper Falls Trail
    0.8 mi
  15. 15
    High Shoals Falls Loop
    0.5 mi
  16. 16
    Headquarters Trail
    0.4 mi
  17. 17
    Raven Rock Trail
    0.4 mi
  18. 18
    Headquarters Trail
    0.4 mi
  19. 19
    River Trail
    0.3 mi
  20. 20
    High Shoals Falls Loop
    0.3 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit South Mountains State Park: March, April, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.