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Green Ridge State Forest Wilderness Trail

Maryland's premier dual-sport adventure trail across the 47,000-acre Green Ridge State Forest. Packed dirt and shale ridge trails, shallow rocky stream fords, and the breathtaking Point Lookout panorama high above the meandering Potomac River bends.

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Distance
Distance
24 mi
39 km total run
Turns
Turns
78
3.3 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
1,850 ft
Town Hill / Green Ridge
Surface
Surface
ADV / Mixed
Difficulty: 8/10
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Start: Flintstone / I-68 Exit 56, MD End: Point Lookout Overlook / Oldtown, MD
Elevation Profile 510 – 1,850 ft
SUMMIT 1,850 FT
Town Hill / Green Ridge
Apex Density Index 3.3 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Shenandoah Honda ~42 mi
Winchester, United States • +1-540-869-8080
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Twigg Cycles ~45 mi
Hagerstown, United States • +1-301-739-2773
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Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Indian, Polaris
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Harpers Ferry Historic Lower Town Confluence ~51 mi
Harpers Ferry, WV

Dramatic 19th-century mountain water gap where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers roar together through towering slate cliffs. A timeless historic enclave filled with Civil War lore, John Brown's fort, and red-brick armory buildings nestled in the shadow of Maryland Heights.

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Start Point Flintstone / I-68 Exit 56, MD 39.7020, -78.5630
Summit / High Point Town Hill / Green Ridge 1,850 FT Summit
End Destination Point Lookout Overlook / Oldtown, MD 39.5370, -78.6120
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Green Ridge State Forest Wilderness Trail? ▼

Green Ridge State Forest Wilderness Trail spans 24 miles and packs approximately 78 curves (3.3 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 510 ft - 1,850 ft (Town Hill / Green Ridge) and technical rating 8/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼

The route starts at Flintstone / I-68 Exit 56, MD (Latitude 39.702, Longitude -78.563) and finishes at Point Lookout Overlook / Oldtown, MD (Latitude 39.537, Longitude -78.612).

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