At approximately 4.5 miles and 1500' of elevation gain and loss from the [link slug="upper-green-mountain-trailhead"/] the [link slug="green-mountain-trail"]Green Mountain[/link] - Brush Corral - Brush Corral Shortcut loop is both beautiful (especially on the Brush Corral side of the loop - beautiful green ferns and trees right now) and quite a good workout - maybe if you are training for the Grand Canyon a loop at the top of the mountain to start the day, a nice break in [link slug="summerhaven"/] and then this loop on the way down the mountain for a bit more vertical...

If you want just a bit longer hike the [link slug="maverick-spring-trail"/] is an obvious out-and-back extension to this loop that adds approximately 1.6 miles, 500' of elevation gain and loss and - this time of year - a beautifully green destination.