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Best hikes in Tahoe 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 Tahoe 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
    Western States 100 Endurance Run
    30.0 mi
  2. 02
    PCT - California Section L
    29.5 mi
  3. 03
    PCT - California Section M
    26.7 mi
  4. 04
    ADT - California - T - Seg 1
    26.4 mi
  5. 05
    PCT - California Section K
    22.9 mi
  6. 06
    ADT - California - T - Seg 2
    17.0 mi
  7. 07
    South Yuba Trail
    13.9 mi
  8. 08
    Verdi Peak Road
    11.0 mi
  9. 09
    Excelsior Motorcycle Trail
    8.8 mi
  10. 10
    Loop 5
    8.6 mi
  11. 11
    Jouberts Road
    7.9 mi
  12. 12
    North Yuba Trail
    7.7 mi
  13. 13
    Verdi Grade Road
    7.6 mi
  14. 14
    Deadwood Road
    7.4 mi
  15. 15
    American River Trail (13E25)
    7.4 mi
  16. 16
    Fordyce Jeep Trail
    7.3 mi
  17. 17
    Stanford Rock Trail
    7.1 mi
  18. 18
    Spruce Creek Loop
    6.5 mi
  19. 19
    Hole in the Ground
    6.4 mi
  20. 20
    Mumford Bar Trail
    6.3 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Tahoe National Forest: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.