Appalachian Trail Trailhead - Beartown Mountain Road
Beartown State Forest
Monterey, MA
Snowshoeing | Hunting | Hiking
Wildcat Trailhead - Beartown State Forest Road Beartown State Forest Road, Great Barrington, MA
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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Beartown State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
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- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Low Visitation
- Scenic View
Entrance to the parking area for the Wildcat Trailhead (right) off Beartown Mountain Road.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Wildcat Trailhead - Beartown State Forest Road
The Wildcat Trailhead on Beartown State Forest Road is a fantastic location for hikers or ORV riders to enjoy a beautiful hiking trail through the diverse forests of Western Massachusetts and visit a breathtaking lookout spot hidden within the dense woods. On Beartown State Forest Road, visitors can enter the Wildcat Trail, which meets up with the Lookout Trail. This part of the Wildcat Trail is wide, rocky, and exceedingly steep in one area. Visitors should take caution when hiking and riding on this part of the trail, but the view immediately after is enough reward to warrant a challenging hike or ride.
A small area to park at the trailhead for a short path leading to a vista that looks out over the mountains and forests of Beartown. Picnic tables at the lookout point make it an ideal place for a picnic, to rest on a long hike, or to take in the scenery. This trail is a perfect place for an outdoor adventure in the Berkshires, and visitors to Beartown State Forest should take advantage of it.
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Parking for the Wildcat Trail can be accessed through a medium-sized parking lot directly off Beartown Mountain Road. The lot is on a slight slope, with grades between 5 and 8%, comprised of loose gravel. The parking area has room for at least 12 cars to park, with a designated area for O.R.V parking. The parking area contains a small picnic area featuring a wooden picnic table, as well as one portable restroom. The Wildcat trail features loose gravel and dirt, featuring moderate grades of 5-10% throughout the trail. The trail is wide throughout and features sections of roots and rocks.
Parking area for the Wildcat Trailhead.
A small picnic area in the parking area.
A portable restroom in the parking area.
The start of the Wildcat Trail, which consists of compacted dirt.
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