Beartown State Forest is an enticing 4-wheeler run to make. It is equally good to ride in the summer and winter, and if you like a challenging ride, you'll find it here no matter what time of year you ride the trails.
The Beartown State Forest is located in western Massachusetts and is very easy to get to. Just take the turnpike to exit 2. From there go to route 102 west to route 7. Follow that till you come to route 23. Go east to Monterey, and then follow the brown signs to the trailhead. You will find just over 16 miles of rough and rugged trails to ride on your 4-wheeler. This is the third largest state forest in the state of Massachusetts.
The riding challenges here are vast. There are slopes that drop sharply into a valley below; you will see many kinds of trees including the resident Red Oak and the Red Maple. Beyond the trees there is a pond located at about the 3-mile mark on the trail. If you park your 4-wheeler and walk through the trees about 100 yards, you can see where the beavers have made a once swamp pit into a lovely beaver pond. If you love nature photography, this is a picture perfect spot to snap a shot.
These are much-used multi-use trails, so be on the lookout for other riders, mountain bikers, hikers, and other 4-wheeler riders. Beartown is a great place to spend the day on your 4-wheeler, the scenery and challenging trails make this one great 4-wheeler ride!
