Green Ridge TR 287

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

This trail begins at the gate on FR 3509 and follows gravel road for one mile. At this point, the trail leaves the gravel road and follows an old wooded road into a cove. The path then steadily climbs Green Ridge and crosses Dry Creek headwaters. The trail eventually reaches Green Ridge Mountain's crest, which it follows to its terminus with the Appalachian Trail.

Total Length: 3.6 miles

Total Elevation Change: 2,040 feet

Degree of Difficulty: Difficult

Beginning Point: Forest Service Road # 3509

Ending Point: Appalachian Trail

Average Hiking Time: 4 hours (one way)

Amount of Use: Light

Blaze Color: Yellow Rectangle

Area Trail Map: None

USGS Quad Maps: Greystone and Flag Pond

At a Glance

Current Conditions: In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, all recreation sites on the Pisgah and Nantahala remain closed until hazardous conditions improve and assessments can be completed.

Activities

Day Hiking