Travel Guide to Green Ridge State Forest

Getting There

• Car

  From the main entrance of Rocky Gap State Park, head northwest on Lake Shore Drive toward the exit of the park. Continue for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with Route 144. Turn left onto Route 144 (Mountain Road) and continue for about 3 miles. Merge onto I-68 W via the ramp on the left toward Cumberland. Stay on I-68 W for approximately 12 miles. Take exit 69 for Route 220 N toward Bedford. After exiting, turn left onto Route 220 N and drive for about 5 miles. Then, turn right onto Headquarters Drive NE. Continue for about 1 mile, and you will reach the entrance of Green Ridge State Forest at 28700 Headquarters Dr NE, Flintstone, MD 21530.

• Public Transportation

  Currently, public transportation options directly connecting Rocky Gap State Park to Green Ridge State Forest are limited. However, you can take a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft from Rocky Gap State Park to Green Ridge State Forest. The approximate distance is about 12 miles, and the fare may vary but expect to pay between $20 to $30. Once you arrive at the address of 28700 Headquarters Dr NE, Flintstone, MD 21530, you will be at the entrance to Green Ridge State Forest.

• Bicycle

  For those adventurous enough to bike, exit Rocky Gap State Park and head northwest on Lake Shore Drive. After about 0.5 miles, take a left onto Route 144. Continue cycling along Route 144 for around 3 miles until you reach I-68. Please note that this route has sections without bike lanes, so proceed with caution. Once you reach I-68, you can access a bike path that runs parallel to the highway. This will take you toward exit 69 for Route 220 N. Follow Route 220 N for about 5 miles, then turn right onto Headquarters Drive NE. The total distance is approximately 15 miles, so plan for a significant ride and ensure you have the necessary gear and safety equipment.