Hiking - Raccoon Creek (Experienced) - 20 Miles

What would a hiking season be without visiting one of our tramily's favorite trails? Let's return to where it all began for a day hike at Racoon Creek State Park. This hike will be a loop and will stick to the outermost trails in the park.

View our route in All Trails

Items to consider bringing: Trekking poles, plenty of snacks and hydration, headlamp.
Here's the general route.

• We'll turn left out of the park office and hike 1/4 mile down Route 18 and turn right onto the Forest Trail (white blazed). We'll continue on the Forest Trail for 3.5 miles before it brings us out to Lakeside Road.

• We'll hike 1/2 mile on Lakeside Road, then turn right onto Raccoon Park Road. We'll hike Raccoon Park Road for 1/4 mile and turn left onto the Heritage Trail (blue blazed).

• We'll hike 9 miles on the Heritage Trail until it becomes the Appaloosa Trail (yellow blazed).

• We'll pass an access trail to the Pioneer Campground after 1.5 miles, and continue on for another 1.25 miles until the Appaloosa brings us out to Pioneer Camp Road.

• We'll hike a short way on Pioneer Camp Road and Turn left onto Nichol Road.

• We'll continue on Nichol Road for 1/2 mile and turn left back onto the Forrest Trail (while blazed).

• We'll continue on the Forrest Trail for 2.5 miles before it bring us back to Route 18, and we'll turn right to return to the park office.

MEETING LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/SFXroSVLc7s9rND56

This event is classified as Experienced

Buddy Points: 24

Qualifying Badges: Hike 500 Miles, 52 Hike Challenge

View this event on our website or preview a printer friendly report

Are you new to Trail Buddies or the outdoors? Read our Mission Statement

Did you know there’s s'more to Trail Buddies than dirt, mud, snow, campfires, and cold hard miles? Learn of s'more ways you can become involved with our amAzing tramily off the trail.

Check out our previous newsletters

Trail Buddies Terms: We've updated our membership agreement on 3/21/2025, click here for the latest update.