Near Green Trail
Pumpkin Ash and Swamp Forest Boardwalk
Near Green Trail
Purple Trail
Near Green Trail
Boardwalk
Near Green Trail
To Martindale Falls
Near Green Trail
Side Trail to River

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Green Trail

4.6 (5 Ratings)
This 3.8-mile trail offers views of three unique waterfalls and a pumpkin ash and swamp forest.
3.4
mi
Distance
154
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Hours: April 1 - October 31: 8am - 10pmNovember 1 - March 31: 8am - 8pm

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.43mi
Distance
154ft
Elevation Gain
154ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
941ft
High Point
805ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
To begin your trek, park near Patty Shelter right off of Patty Road. Head east past beautiful views of Oaks Falls and Patty Falls. Continue on through the remnants of a swamp forest.Visitors can follow a boardwalk into this wet area that supports an unusual population of trees, such as black ash, swamp white oak, and pumpkin ash.Exit the swamp forest area into the gorgeous Martindale Falls through scenic woods. Go on past the Stillwater River and beautiful wetlands to complete the loop.
History & Background
The pumpkin ash and swamp forest has been dedicated as a state natural landmark in recognition of the occurrence of pumpkin ash, a tree rarely found in Ohio.

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