Distance: 2.4 miles.
Difficulty Level: 🟦moderate.
Time: 2 hours.
Elevation Change: 730 ft.
Key Features: scenic view, forested, wildflower, loop hike.
Blaze Color: red/yellow
Access: Parking is at Wintergreen Resort’s Discovery Center parking lot.
Google map directions to parking area.
This hike follows the Cedar Cliff North trail to the CedarCliff overlook. The trail continues on the Cedar Cliff South trail to the Hemlock Spring trail,. From the Hemlock Spring trail , turn right onto the Grassy Ridge Rd (no public vehicles permitted) back to the parking area. Beware of possible traffic for resort maintenance vehicles.
This trail is parallel to the Cedar Cliffs Main trail on a north- facing slope. This setting promotes cool, damp conditions. The trail is boulder strewn and provides a beautifully scenic walk. The Hemlock Spring trail is one of the only areas that provides habitat for both pink and yellow ladyslippers.
