Green Ridge State Forest, State forest and nature reserve in Allegany County, Maryland.
Green Ridge State Forest encompasses 46,000 acres of protected land with diverse landscapes, rivers, and abundant wildlife along the Potomac River.
The Maryland Forest Service established this conservation area in 1931, transforming former timber production and mining territories into protected nature spaces.
The forest preserves the heritage of the former Mertens Apple Orchards, which ranked as the largest apple cultivation site worldwide in 1900.
Visitors access numerous camping sites, hiking trails, and fishing spots through Interstate 68, which marks the northern boundary of the forest.
The abandoned Western Maryland Railway path within the forest contains multiple tunnels and bridges, including the notable Stickpile and Kesslers structures.
Location: Allegany County
Inception: 1931
Operator: Maryland Forest Service
Website: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/publiclands/western_greenridgeforest.aspx
GPS coordinates: 39.66528,-78.44306
Latest update: March 15, 2025 06:06
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