Near Benedict Pond Road/Snowmobile SF 50
This chimney stands as monument to the C.C.C. Camp that was once here.
Near Benedict Pond Road/Snowmobile SF 50
Misty marsh.
Near Benedict Pond Road/Snowmobile SF 50
The stone chasm, remnants of the CCC camp.
Near Benedict Pond Road/Snowmobile SF 50
Stone spring box
Near Benedict Pond Road/Snowmobile SF 50
Long Walk Road

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Benedict Pond Road/Snowmobile SF 50

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This is the main road through Beartown State Forest.
4.6
mi
Distance
243
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingHistoricalLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildlifeWinter Only
Access Issues
Both ends of this road are gated.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.63mi
Distance
243ft
Elevation Gain
567ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,791ft
High Point
1,295ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This starts from the gate at the campground and runs along the main road. It turns east, then runs north. It eventually passes by the remnants of the CCC camp. It ends when it reaches the parking area on the northern end of the forest.

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