Green Ridge State Forest
Directly adjacent to the canal for nearly 18 miles is Green Ridge State Forest. At 47,560 acres, Green Ridge is the largest contiguous block of public land in Maryland – offering 50 miles of hiking trails and 200 miles of both dirt and gravel roads through the forest. During the early 1900s, a Cumberland family attempted to convert the forest into apple orchards and promoted it as “The Largest Apple Orchard in the Universe.” Today, visitors have an array of entertainment options: hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, paddling, etc. Abundant wildlife in the state forest include deer, turkey, black bear, and unusual plants.
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Nearby Amenities:
- Devils Alley Campsite
Approximately 0.5 miles away. 
Devils Alley Campsite Hand Pump
Approximately 0.5 miles away.
Devils Alley Restroom
Approximately 0.5 miles away.- Little Orleans
Approximately 1 miles away. - Fifteenmile Creek Restrooms
Approximately 1.1 miles away.
