Bear Brook State Park

Forty miles of woods riding in NH’s biggest park.

New Hampshire’s largest developed state park covers more than 10,000 acres of forest, marsh and ponds, with over 40 miles of multi-use trails open to mountain bikes. Riding ranges from old fire roads like One Mile Trail to steeper, rocky climbs such as Catamount, with a CCC-era camp and swimming ponds along the way. It is an easy day trip from Boston or Manchester, with a big campground and cabins on site.

At a glance

Park size

10,000+ acres

Trail miles

40+ multi-use

Campground

101 sites at Beaver Pond

Cabins

At Bear Hill Pond

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

What’s here

• Cross-country

Rentals, guides and shops

• New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA)

  The regional riders’ group; its New Hampshire chapters run group rides and trail work days.

• Trek Bicycle Concord

  Full bike shop in Concord for parts, service and new bikes.

Where to stay

• cabinBear Brook campground and Bear Hill cabins

  The park’s own 101-site campground at Beaver Pond and cabins at Bear Hill Pond, booked through NH State Parks.

  In the park
• hotelThe Hotel Concord

  Boutique hotel on Main Street in downtown Concord.

  25 min drive

Nearby

• Beaver and Catamount ponds · In the park

  Swimming beach and boat rentals inside the park for a post-ride dip.

• Bear Brook museum complex · In the park

  The Civilian Conservation Corps museum and New Hampshire Antique Snowmobile Museum in the park’s historic CCC camp.

• Canterbury Shaker Village · 35 min drive

  Restored Shaker village with tours, gardens and walking trails.

Getting there

• Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) · about 25 min drive
• Boston · about 1.25 hr

Directions in Google Maps