Black Bear Trail
Trail near Ashfield, Massachusetts
Hiking
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 42.45399, -72.78279
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 1,447 to 1,657 ft
- County
- Franklin County, Massachusetts
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
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Camping nearby
- Indian Hollow 8.5 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Tilton Farm Trail 0.7 mi long
- Long Trail 1.7 mi long
- Boy Scout Trail 0.6 mi long
- Town Trail 0.5 mi long
- White Pine Trail 0.5 mi long
- NEMBA Trail 1.2 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Black Bear Trail?
- Black Bear Trail is about 0.8 miles long, or about 1.6 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on Black Bear Trail?
- About 205 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 1,447 and 1,657 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike Black Bear Trail?
- Plan on about 45 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on Black Bear Trail?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
- What can you do on Black Bear Trail?
- Black Bear Trail is open to hiking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Where does Black Bear Trail start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 42.45399, -72.78279. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.