Green Mountain: Wildcat Trail

on the trail

Hike to the summit of Green Mountain, the second highest point on the Kitsap Peninsula, on the Wildcat Trail staring from NW Holly Road. It can be an out-and-back or include a loop with the Beaver Pond Trail.

notes 

• The trail is very rocky and 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.
• If you are hiking the entire trail as a day hike, please keep your party's size to 12.  If you're using the area for a field trip, you can take up to 30 but please do break into a few smaller groups.

• Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Trail Running
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
• Length: 9.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
• High Point: 1,639 ft

• Land Manager: Green Mountain and Tahuya State Forest
• Parking Permit Required: Discover Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 30
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 30