Near Beartown Mountain Trail
Wildcat Shelter
Near Beartown Mountain Trail
Just a look at the Loch.
Near Beartown Mountain Trail
Small cascade below the boardwalk.
Near Beartown Mountain Trail
Long Walk Road

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Beartown Mountain Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
This is a long trail that runs along the western border of Beartown State Forest.
4.9
mi
Distance
592
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.93mi
Distance
592ft
Elevation Gain
563ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,885ft
High Point
1,535ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This starts off the left side of Beartown State Forest Road, as you're heading towards the campground. It travels along the western edge of Stony Brook Pond, then turns right. It parallels Beartown State Forest Road, then comes up to Long Walk Road. It coincides with Long Walk Road to the left, then veers off to the right just before the Phragmites Reeds. It travels up to Wildcat Shelter over an old road cobbled with ankle-rollers. It turns left, as it almost touches the Wildcat Trail. It stays left and travels through a muddy pass, then climbs up to the height of the hill. It travels through a remote area, then through a Hemlock Forest to Wildcat Trail. It turns right to follow Wildcat Trail, then turns off left. Here, the trail passes by the cellarholes of an old farmstead. The trail continues until it reaches Beartown State Forest Road.

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Contributors
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