Green Mountain is a 139-acre tract off Oil Camp Creek Road and part of the Mountain Bridge WIlderness. Just south of Jones Gap State Park, the mountain boasts springs, a trout stream, and an incredible stand of mixed hardwoods harboring many unique species of flora and fauna. With the help of local and state funding, Naturaland Trust (www.naturalandtrust.org) acquired the property to protect this natural gem in perpetuity. Naturaland Trust hopes to eventually connect this piece of property with other protected lands in the area to strengthen the Mountain Bridge with contiguous wildlife corridors and mountain landscapes. This film shot and edited by Mac Stone: www.macstonephoto.com

 

Green Mountain

  • Location: Oil Camp Creek Road, Marietta, SC

  • Size: 139 acres

  • Habitat: Rolling hills, creek bottom, ridgeline, woods

  • Public Use: day use, hiking only

  • Partners: SC Conservation Bank, Graham Foundation, Hollingsworth Funds, Symmes Foundation, John I. Smith Charities

  • Year Protected: 2013

Situated in the valley below Jones Gap State Park and East of the Ashmore Heritage Preserve, Green Mountain is a 139-acre forested gem that fronts on Oil Camp Creek. Boasting an incredible mix of hardwoods, spring ephemerals, wildlife, and a bustling trout stream, Green Mountain adds to the matrix of protected lands that strengthen the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area.

This opportunity came to us from two of our conservation heroes, Betsy and David George. The 145-acre property was up for auction and it was being marketed for its large hardwood trees. The Georges did not want to see the forest clear-cut so they went beyond their means to secure the property. They approached us to purchase the mountainous portion of the property and they held onto 6 acres.

With funding from the South Carolina Conservation Bank, Graham Foundation, Hollingsworth Funds, John I Smith Charities, and the Symmes Foundation, we closed on the property in 2013.  Access is through a small strip of land with a gate on Oil Camp Creek Road where visitors can enter and cross the creek to enjoy Green Mountain. Please note, there are no designated trails on the property and hikers will get their feet wet crossing Oil Camp Creek to access the the mountain.