November/December 2026 Issue

November/December 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 53 green ridge state forest Allegany County Flintstone, MD (301) 478-3124 directions & trailhead parking Day-Use Parking Area is located off of Oldtown Orleans Road as shown on map. trail information Horses are permitted only on public roads within the forest. Roads are improved dirt/gravel. Green Ridge Road is mostly dirt, however, some sections are paved. The roads east of Green Ridge Road are recommended as there is much less traffic and are highlighted in orange on the map. NOTE: Do NOT attempt to pull horse trailers on Carroll Road and Kasecamp Road. Trail Miles: 20 Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderate horse camping Two primitive camp sites are available for horses where noted on map. Sites include a picnic table and fire ring. Portable corrals and highlines are permitted, however, you must use tree guards to protect the trees when highlining your horses. Manure must be removed from campsite areas. Camping is on a first-come first-served basis and is $10 per nite. You must register for the campsite prior to occupying the site at the Green Ridge Headquarters located at 28700 Headquarters Drive, Flintstone, MD 21530. Cash or check only. Oldtown Orleans Road nearby services Hospital: War Memorial Hospital Berkely Springs, WV - (304) 258-1234 The C&O Canal Trail borders Green Ridge State Forest and offers 30 miles of additional trails along the canal’s towpath. See map for access points. Hours of Operation: Open Daily Sunrise to Sunset. For 24-hour assistance, call the National Resources Police at (410) 260-8888 or (301) 478-3140. www.TrailRidersPath.com Trail Lovers: Green Ridge State Forest, Allegany County, MD Map provided by Dianne Dougherty at Trail Rider’s Path