| Alt Names |
Bear Town State Forest |
| DESCRIPTION |
This state forest offers about 25 miles of ATV trails that can also be explored by snowmobiles during the winter months. Nearby camping is available along with some swimming and non-motorized boating opportunities at Benedict Pond. An onsite campground offers 12 campsites available from May through October (Call for availability). Wildlife consists of black bear, deer and bobcats. The area is open to OHVs from May 1 through the last Sunday in November, but hiking and mountain bike trails are also available.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Monterey, MA |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 42º 11.829' W 73º 17.356' |
|
From: Westfield, MA
1) Take I-90 west to exit 2, about 30 miles
2) Continue about .5 miles, veer left at fork near end of off ramp
3) Turn left (south) on Housatonic St., continue .03 miles
4) Veer right onto Pleasant St. (SR-102), continue 2.6 miles
5) Turn left (south) on Pine St., then immediately veer right, continue .4 miles
6) Turn left on Beartown Mountain Rd., continue 3.3 miles (Beartown Mountain Rd. will fork at 2.2 miles, stay to the right)
7) Staging area is on the right (west). |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
|
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
|
| Dates Open |
May 1 - last Sunday in November |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
|
| Night Riding |
|
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
Some Areas |
| UTVs |
Some Areas |
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
|
| Bicycles |
|
| Hiking |
|
| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
|
| Alcohol |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
|
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
Yes ($5.00 per vehicle)
|
| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Beartown State Forest
69 Blue Hill Rd.
Monterey, MA 01245
(413) 528-0904
mass.parks@state.ma.us
www.mass.gov
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
19 |
| Miles Of Trail |
25 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
950 to 1800 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Water |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| RV Hookup |
30+ Miles (SE) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Campground |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Swim Area |
On Site |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
On Site |
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