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Best hikes in Uncompahgre 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 Uncompahgre National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Potter Basin Saddle Road
    13.2 mi
  2. 02
    Alpine Trail 225
    12.8 mi
  3. 03
    Horsethief Trial
    11.6 mi
  4. 04
    Big Blue Creek Trail 232
    11.0 mi
  5. 05
    Alder Creek Trail #510
    10.6 mi
  6. 06
    Murray Park Road
    9.1 mi
  7. 07
    Love Mesa Road
    8.9 mi
  8. 08
    Ridge Stock Driveway Trail 233
    8.9 mi
  9. 09
    FSR 421 Long Point
    8.5 mi
  10. 10
    Little Cimarron Trail 229
    8.1 mi
  11. 11
    Black Point Road
    8.0 mi
  12. 12
    East Fork Trail 228
    8.0 mi
  13. 13
    Middle Fork Trail 227
    7.8 mi
  14. 14
    Sawmill Mesa
    7.6 mi
  15. 15
    Hanks Valley Road
    7.4 mi
  16. 16
    Beaver Park Road
    7.3 mi
  17. 17
    Deep Creek Trail #418
    7.0 mi
  18. 18
    Dallas Trail #200
    6.8 mi
  19. 19
    Ridge Stock Driveway Trail 233
    6.8 mi
  20. 20
    Crystal Lake Trail (235)
    6.6 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Uncompahgre National Forest: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.