If the object moved straight off, and was, as you say, three inches wide all the way to a one inch tip and a uniform greenish color, it was not a snake, nor any local animal I've ever heard of.
It sounds like someone or something was dragging a piece of plastic or metal off the trail.
Did you rush up and have a look immediately or did you keep your distance?
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Jack Jeansonne

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