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Facts about (Green Ridge State Forest):
Overview ofGreen Ridge State Forest- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
Green Ridge is the second largest of Maryland's State Forests consisting of a 44,000-acre oak-hickory forest. It is located in eastern Allegany County, approximately eight miles east of Flintstone off exit 64 on Interstate 68. The forest is located in the Ridge and Valley Province of the Allegheny Mountain chain. The average annual precipitation is 36 inches, the lowest in the state. Town Hill, Green Ridge and Polish Mountains elevation varies from 475 feet at the Potomac River to 2,039 feet on Town Hill. Magnificent views of the surrounding landscape can be seen from Point Lookout, Banners, Logroll, Warrier Mountain and No Name Overlooks. Rich in history, the forest was once the site for the Carroll Furnace, originally built as part of a steam powered saw mill in the 1830s.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Green Ridge State Forest):
Recreations included within the state forest include primitive camping, mountain biking, pond and river fishing, hiking and backpacking, target shooting, and nature tourism.
Contact Information:
Address:Green Ridge State Forest, 28700 Headquarters Dr, NE , Flintstone, MD, 21530-9525
Phone No:301-478-3124
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