Green Mountain: School Rock

Getting There

From Bremerton, drive SR-310 west 3 miles to Kitsap Lake. Turn left onto Northlake Way, then left onto the Seabeck Highway. After 3 miles, turn left onto Holly Road. In 3 miles, turn left onto Lake Tahuya Road, and then turn left onto Gold Creek Road. Drive 2 miles to the trailhead (650 ft) with a large parking lot and restrooms.

Approach

The area is to the south of the Green Mountain summit and can be accessed from the summit area or via a steep way trail that branches off the GM-6 trail.

notes 

• The trail system is open to dogs, horses, mountain bikes, motorbikes, and ATVs.  Watch for traffic!
• Map Reference: Green Mountain State Forest Trail System

INFORMATION FOR LEADERS

• Permits are required in this area for all fee-based (course-related) activities, regardless of group size, and all free activities involving 25 or more people.  Leaders may list trips at this route/place with the understanding that they need to verify that a permit has been obtained before running the trip (if required as outlined above). Permit applications are submitted to WA Department of Natural Resources annually in December. Please contact info@mountaineers.org with any additional questions. More details about permitting on WA DNR land as it applies to Mountaineers trips, as well as our current year Land Use License, can be found here.

• Suitable Activities: Climbing
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast
• Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple

• Difficulty: *Varies*
• Length: 4.5 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
• High Point: 1,500 ft

• Land Manager: Green Mountain and Tahuya State Forest
• Parking Permit Required: Discover Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12