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Best hikes in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus 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 J
    61.9 mi
  2. 02
    Huckleberry Trail
    36.8 mi
  3. 03
    Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
    19.3 mi
  4. 04
    Highland Lakes - Arnot Creek Loop
    18.9 mi
  5. 05
    Highland Creek Trail
    18.1 mi
  6. 06
    Forest Route 6N03
    13.7 mi
  7. 07
    Forest Route 5N06
    12.7 mi
  8. 08
    Arnold Rim Trail
    12.2 mi
  9. 09
    Bell Meadow Trail
    11.2 mi
  10. 10
    Forest Route 5N02
    8.2 mi
  11. 11
    Wheats Meadow Trail
    8.1 mi
  12. 12
    Forest Route 4N12
    8.1 mi
  13. 13
    Clark Fork Trail
    7.1 mi
  14. 14
    Arnot Creek Trail
    7.0 mi
  15. 15
    Disaster Creek Trail
    6.8 mi
  16. 16
    Forest Route 6N58
    6.8 mi
  17. 17
    Forest Route 6N45
    6.6 mi
  18. 18
    Packard Canyon Road
    6.3 mi
  19. 19
    High Emigrant Lake/Toiyabe Trail
    6.3 mi
  20. 20
    Forest Route 1N09
    6.3 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Stanislaus National Forest: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.