Near Green Mountain Trail
This is what the beginning of the trail looks like starting on 215 near the Sunburst campground.
Near Green Mountain Trail
River crossing at the start
Near Green Mountain Trail
The Green Mountain Trail begins with a relentless climb of nearly 3,000 feet over 3 miles.
Near Green Mountain Trail
Mid autumn view from Green Knob.
Near Green Mountain Trail
The top of the Green Mountain Trail traverses Fork Ridge Meadow with gorgeous views of the surrounding high mountains.

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Green Mountain Trail

4.2 (5 Ratings)
A very tough trail right from the start that stays on you for the first 3 miles and almost 3000 feet of elevation gain.
5.1
mi
Distance
3,312
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLess CrowdedViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.07mi
Distance
3,312ft
Elevation Gain
711ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
5,912ft
High Point
3,188ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail can be hard to stay on at times, especially when you get closer to green mountain summit. It's typically very steep. There are some beautiful views. And you are unlikely to meet any other poor souls that decide to take this trail. The trailhead on 215 can be hard to find. It's just a small goat path on the left side of the road that goes straight uphill just below a pull off on the right (if you're coming down 215 from the parkway). After Green Mountain's summit the trail lays off and you are rewarded with some of the best views in all of Pisgah. Get after it!!

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Contributors
Jordan Braswell