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Green Ridge ORV Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Green Ridge State Forest, Stafford Trail |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
At one time this 4x4 trail was open to motorized use but is now closed with no plans to re-open. The trail looped through a scenic forest of hickory and oak trees. Some sections could be muddy with several moderately sized mud puddles. There was three staging opportunities for the trail loop and three-wheelers were prohibited.
Primitive camping is permitted throughout the forest but a permit is required which can be obtained by contacting the Green Ridge State Forest Office. This listing will remain up for historical purposes and to help prevent a wasted trip.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MD DNR Registraton Sticker |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Flintstone, MD | ||
| From: Flintstone, MD
1) Take I-68 (US-40) East to Exit 62, about 8 miles 2) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp, continue 1.9 miles 3) Turn left on Fifteen-Mile Creek Road, continue about 1 miles. 4) Staging area is on the right. Alternate Staging Directions From: Flintstone, MD 1) Take I-68 (US-40) East to Exit 62, about 8 miles 2) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp, continue 6 miles 3) Turn left (east) on Mertens Ave. Two staging opportunities can be found on Mertens Ave. The first staging area is about several hundred yards in and the second one is about 1.8 miles in. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Green Ridge State Forest 28700 Headquarters Drive NE Flintstone, MD 21530-9525 (301) 478-3124 socialmedia.dnr@maryland.gov dnr.maryland.gov |
Green Ridge ORV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/3/2011 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 44,000 acres (69 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 18 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 800 to 1200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Billies Gas and Grub (301) 478-2060 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Billies Gas and Grub (301) 478-2060 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Little Orleans Campground & Park Area (301) 478-2325 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Little Orleans Campground & Park Area (301) 478-2325 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Little Orleans Campground & Park Area (301) 478-2325 |
| Campground | On Site | scattered primitive campsites can be found throughout forest |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Billies Gas and Grub (301) 478-2060 |
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