Bear Swamp

Bear Swamp contains multiple ecosystems including wetlands, forests, and streams that support various wildlife populations across its landscape.

The land transformed from sheep pastures and lumber sources in the past to its current state as a protected wilderness area in Franklin County.

The Trustees of Reservations manages this space for environmental education through organized nature programs and guided exploration activities.

Visitors can access three miles of marked trails, with parking facilities available and seasonal hunting permitted under state regulations.

The Beaver Brook Trail reveals a shallow pond featuring an old beaver dam constructed atop a historic stone milldam structure.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.54860,-72.82580

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:38