Green Mountain Trail:
West Virginia
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Description:
This scenic hike accesses some of the most remote areas of Otter Creek Wilderness. Stretching 4 miles, this trail offers stunning views of the remote West Virginia backcountry and has less traffic than other trails in the region due to its difficult accessibility. The Green Mountain Trail is great for either an overnight backpacking trip or a long and challenging dayhike.




Although the trail itself is 4 miles long, there is some considerable hiking to get to the start of the trail. The trail can best be accessed by hiking in from the Big Spring Gap trailhead or either of the Otter Creek trailheads.




The trail starts by climbing steeply out of the Otter Creek valley, which provides breathtaking views of the surrounding area. It levels out after about 2 miles and follows a high mountain plateau before reaching the junction with the Possession Camp Trail after 2.7 miles. The trail concludes with a 1.3-mile ascent through thickly wooded brush at the top of Green Mountain. The end of the trail is marked by a cairn indicating the start of the Shavers Mountain Trail.
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Parking & Trail Access:
To reach Big Spring Gap trailhead, from Parsons, take 1st Street north to Billings Ave. and turn right onto Billings. Billings turns into County Road 219. Turn right on Forest Service Road 701 and follow the signs to the trailhead, which will be on the left.
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