Beartown State Forest For ATV Riding

Near Monterey in the southern Bershires, the Beartown State Forest is the trailhead for over 25 miles of trails open to ATV riding. These trails are maintained through a partnership with the Bershire Trails Council.

To reach the ATV riding at Beartown State Forest from US90, take Exit #2 to SR102 westbound to SR7 southbound. Follow SR7 to SR23 east toward Monterey (Blue Hill Road), then follow the brown signs.

Note: Massachusetts law requires that all ORVs (ATV and dirt bikes) must be registered and display a registration plate on the back of the vehicle. All ORVs must weight less than 1,000 pounds. More information on registration can be obtained from the state Div of Environmental Law at (617) 626-1610. ORV use is permitted only on designated ORV trails within the forest management. Designated ORV trails will be marked with trailhead signage and/or orange or yellow trail blazes. All other state parks, reservations and forests are closed to ORV use at all times. ORV use is permitted only on designated ORV trails within the forest management. Designated ORV trails will be marked with trailhead signage and/or orange or yellow trail blazes. The state requires that all riders have a helment and you must be at least 14 years old to operate alone.

Overall, Beartown State Forest is the 1st most popular ATV riding trail of all 3 ATV trails in Massachusetts.