Riding your ATV in Beartown State Forest, will be a thrill you will never forget. This is a place that offers you ATV 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 ATVers to discoverer. It is the third largest state forest in Massachusetts. This is a beautiful place and you want it to stay that way. Make sure you stay on the trails that are designated for ATV's.
There are a lot of challenges for the ATVer here. There are slopes that drop into a valley. You will see all kinds of trees, like red oak and red maple. Your ATV can't go here, so park and walk to this place where the beavers have made a once swamp pit into a pond.
Always remember, you and your ATV, are not the only ones out playing. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. These are multi-use trails and your chances of running into other ATVers, mountain bikers, hikers, and other types of traffic on these trails is quite high.
Be a safety freak and check your ATV before heading out. You don't want mechanical problems while out riding. A little time taken before the ride to check your ATV will make the difference between a great day of riding your ATV and a day waiting for someone to come tow you and your ATV in.
Safety, common sense, and alertness will ensure you of fun times on your ATV in Beartown State Forest.
