Riding your 4-wheeler in Beartown State Forest, will be a thrill you will never forget. This is a place that offers you 4-wheeler excitement in the winter as well as the summer. It becomes two completely different places, depending on the season. Beartown State Forest is located in western Massachusetts. 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, then follow the brown signs.
There is 16 miles of rugged terrain for you 4-wheeler riders to discoverer. It is the third largest state forest in Massachusetts. This is a beautiful place to ride no matter what time of year you visit and be sure to stay on the trails, the no trailblazing rule is strictly enforced.
There are a lot of challenges for the 4-wheeler rider here. There are slopes that drop into a valley. You will see all kinds of trees, like red oak and red maple. Your 4-wheeler can't go here, so park and walk to this place where the beavers have made a once swamp pit into a pond. And yes, there are bears in the area of Beartown, they will normally stay far away but are a common site in the early spring and late fall. Deer and bobcat are also commonly sighted here.
Make safety your priority and thoroughly check your 4-wheeler before heading out. You don't want mechanical problems while out riding. A little time taken before the ride to check your 4-wheeler will make the difference between a great day of riding your 4-wheeler and a day waiting for someone to come tow you and your 4-wheeler in. Safety, common sense, and alertness will ensure you of fun times on your 4-wheeler in Beartown State Forest.
