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Best hikes in Yellow Creek State Park.

The 18 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Yellow Creek State Park
Hikes ranked 18
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 18 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Simpson Trail
    4.3 mi
  2. 02
    Handlers Long Haul Trail
    3.1 mi
  3. 03
    Ridge Top Trail
    2.0 mi
  4. 04
    Paul Trail
    1.6 mi
  5. 05
    Damsite Trail
    1.5 mi
  6. 06
    Paul Trail Loop
    1.2 mi
  7. 07
    Damsite Trail
    1.2 mi
  8. 08
    Damsite Loop Trail
    1.1 mi
  9. 09
    Spillway Connector
    0.7 mi
  10. 10
    Laurel Run Trail
    0.7 mi
  11. 11
    Stake Church Loop Trail
    0.6 mi
  12. 12
    Snowmobile Trail
    0.6 mi
  13. 13
    Billy Goat Trail
    0.6 mi
  14. 14
    Ridgetop Trail
    0.6 mi
  15. 15
    Damsite Trail
    0.4 mi
  16. 16
    Ridgetop Trail
    0.2 mi
  17. 17
    Ridgetop Trail
    0.1 mi
  18. 18
    Spillway Connector
    0.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Yellow Creek State Park: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.