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Beartown State Forest offers 16.4 miles of challenging trails that are mostly composed of rocks, with some hardpack and loose dirt. The trails are heavily wooded and include some steep hills and a few water crossings. There are no jumps, berms, or single-track trails. The trail system is primarily for intermediate riders, with some sections for experts and a small amount of beginner terrain. The maximum vehicle width is 50 inches. ATVs and UTVs are permitted, but Jeeps are not. A large staging area is available with trail maps, and camping is allowed in some areas, though there is no direct trail access from the campground.Dirt Bike Trail System
Beartown State Forest
AKA: Benedict Pond Road, Wildcat Trail, Beebe Trail, Sky Peak Trail, Airplane Trail, Turkey Trail, Lookout Trail, Lake Benedict, Mount Wilcox
Monterey, MA
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
12,000 acres (19 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
16 miles
Elevation Range
1650 to 2000 ft.
Operating Season
May through last Sunday in November
About Beartown State Forest
Beartown State Forest offers 16.4 miles of challenging trails that are mostly composed of rocks, with some hardpack and loose dirt. The trails are heavily wooded and include some steep hills and a few water crossings. There are no jumps, berms, or single-track trails. The trail system is primarily for intermediate riders, with some sections for experts and a small amount of beginner terrain. The maximum vehicle width is 50 inches. ATVs and UTVs are permitted, but Jeeps are not. A large staging area is available with trail maps, and camping is allowed in some areas, though there is no direct...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Little
Hard Pack
Few
Sand
None
Rocks
Mostly
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
Few
Trail Features
Small Jumps
None
Large Jumps
None
Berms
None
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
None
Roads
Few
Traffic & Safety
Rider Traffic
Few
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Little
Amateur Terrain
Mostly
Expert Terrain
Few
Terrain Difficulty
Terrain for a variety of skill levels.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked, though not rated for difficulty, and somewhat maintained.
Getting Here & Info
Parking
Parking fees reported
Camping
Camping is permitted at Lake Benedict; there is no direct trail access.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
Massachusetts Registration Sticker
Operating Season
May through last Sunday in November
Trailhead Coordinates
42.224747, -73.2821448
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