The Fair Hill Nature Center and Environmental Foundation are also located here. The forest contains a diversity of trees, abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. In 1906 this forest was given to the state of Maryland and was the beginning of our present public lands system. Horseback riding is permitted on all state forest roads. This vast forest stretches across the mountains of Western Maryland and occupies portions of Town Hill, Polish Mountain and Green Ridge Mountain.
Wildlife is plentiful and includes wild turkey, grouse, squirrel and deer.
Turn onto Route 245 East and travel 2.5 miles. Greenwell is a public park open to everyone. A managed hunt is scheduled each fall. Hiking, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities are available. Gunpowder Falls features numerous scenic areas in the Gunpowder River Valley.