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Beartown State Forest

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- elevation
  
1,722 ft (525 m)

Phone
  
+1 413-528-0904

Area
  
42.13 km²

Beartown State Forest

Address
  
69 Blue Hill Rd, Monterey, MA 01245, USA

Hours
  
Closed now Tuesday7AM–7PMWednesday7AM–7PMThursday7AM–7PMFriday7AM–7PMSaturday7AM–7PMSunday7AM–7PMMonday7AM–7PM

Management
  
Department of Conservation and Recreation

Similar
  
Tolland State Forest, Sandisfield State Forest, October Mountain State For, Pittsfield State Forest, Clarksburg State Park

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Beartown State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in the town of Monterey. The forest encompasses more than 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) and includes 198 acres (80 ha) of recreational parkland.

Contents

Riding at beartown state forest


Activities and amenities

  • Benedict Pond: Swimming, fishing and non-motorized boating (boat ramp available) are offered on 35-acre (14 ha) Benedict Pond.
  • Trails: A 1.7-mile (2.7 km) interpretive trail loops around Benedict Pond. The Appalachian Trail also passes near the pond and crosses approximately 7.5 miles (12.1 km) of the forest. Trails are available for all-terrain vehicles, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.
  • Camping: Camping is available year-round.
  • There are also facilities for hunting (restricted) and picnicking as well as handicapped-accessible beaches and restrooms.
  • Flora and fauna

    Wildlife include deer, bobcats, fishers, black bear, and beaver. Flora includes deciduous forests, various flowering shrubs and wildflowers. Two areas of old growth forest exist in the park. At Burgoyne Pass (42°16′3″N 73°17′8″W), there are 10 acres (4.0 ha) of old-growth eastern hemlock, northern red oak, eastern white pine, sweet birch, and yellow birch. At East Brook, there are 12 acres (4.9 ha) of old-growth eastern hemlock and yellow birch.

    References

    Beartown State Forest Wikipedia