Take a nice easy walk from parking following the trail and signs to the beautiful overlook. Be sure to take plenty of pictures before your search and make sure no else spots you grabbing the cache just underneath. You do not need to go down any steep hills to grab this one. Look for broken slats to help you find this geocache.
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Park Hours:
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Stretching across the rugged mountains of western Maryland, Green Ridge State Forest is the largest contiguous block of public land in the state. Covering nearly 50,000 acres in Allegany County, this vast forest offers visitors a true backcountry experience filled with scenic overlooks, winding forest roads, and miles of quiet wilderness to explore.
The forest lies within the Ridge-and-Valley region of the Appalachian Mountains, where long parallel ridges rise above the valley of the Potomac River. From many high points throughout the forest, sweeping views stretch across the river valley and the surrounding mountains, creating some of the most dramatic landscapes in Maryland.
Green Ridge is known for its remote and untamed character. More than 100 miles of unpaved roads wind through dense hardwood forests, leading visitors to scenic overlooks, trailheads, historic sites, and primitive campsites tucked deep within the woods. This network of roads and trails makes the forest a favorite destination for hikers, cyclists, wildlife watchers, and outdoor explorers looking to experience a quieter side of Maryland’s public lands.
The forest is also rich in history. Remnants of old homesteads, charcoal hearths, and early transportation routes can still be found scattered throughout the landscape, telling the story of the communities that once lived and worked among these mountains.
Wildlife thrives in this protected environment. Visitors may encounter white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, foxes, and a wide variety of songbirds and raptors. In spring and summer, the forest floor bursts with wildflowers, while autumn transforms the hillsides into a vibrant display of red, orange, and gold.
Whether you’re driving the scenic ridge roads, hiking through quiet mountain forests, camping beneath the stars, or simply pausing at an overlook to take in the expansive views, Green Ridge State Forest offers one of Maryland’s most immersive outdoor experiences—where the landscape feels vast, wild, and wonderfully untouched. 🌲⛰️🌄
Cache Across Maryland 2026
This is one of the caches placed for Cache Across Maryland 2026. This year you must find all ten caches prior to the picnic held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in order to qualify for a free Maryland Geocaching Society CAM geocoin. You must attend the picnic to get your coin. After the free coins are given out you will be able to buy coins while they last.
Make note of the code word found inside each cache container. You must enter all the code words into an online decoder in order to print your CAM certificate as well as print a claim form to submit and receive your geocoin at the picnic. More info on CAM is available here.
