Near Greens Cave Bushwack - Sleepy Hollow Off-Trail Route
By now you're tired, but think about the toddler that managed to ride his/her tricycle this far. Stop complaining.
Near Greens Cave Bushwack - Sleepy Hollow Off-Trail Route
Green's Cave. Tis why you came.
Near Greens Cave Bushwack - Sleepy Hollow Off-Trail Route
Start of the "trail"
Near Greens Cave Bushwack - Sleepy Hollow Off-Trail Route
Early creek crossing
Near Greens Cave Bushwack - Sleepy Hollow Off-Trail Route
Beaver Spring Lake

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Greens Cave Bushwack - Sleepy Hollow Off-Trail Route

3.0 (1 Rating)
A challenging hike in late spring or early summer to a cave.
2.2
mi
Distance
249
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
CaveLess CrowdedRiver/CreekSwimmingWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.24mi
Distance
249ft
Elevation Gain
206ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
795ft
High Point
576ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
I rated this as difficult not because of steepness but because it is overgrown and unmarked. In many sections, the trail is aspirational - hence the word "bushwack" in the title. Some areas are a narrow, singletrack with foliage up to my waist. The route is perfect for the Covid-19 plague since it is too difficult for the casual hike. Wear long pants treated with permethrin, DEET, and nuclear waste--there are plenty of ticks for everyone. This is not a maintained trail or route, so use at your own risk.

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Contributors
Rick Ihnat