With over 60 miles of trails across 10,000 acres, there is something for every trail user in Bear Brook State Park. The trails range from double to singletrack and from easy to difficult and include some purpose-built mountain bike trails. All trails are open to hiking, running, mountain bikes and equestrians. Please take care and respect fellow trail users. For detailed descriptions of the trails, visit the New Hampshire State Parks website.
Swimming, boating and fishing is also plentiful at Bear Brook State Park. Archery Pond is a universally accessible fly-fishing-only pond. There are also two public archery ranges. The campground at Beaver Pond is open for reservations Memorial Day through Columbus Day. There are also two sizes of furnished cabins (4 or 6 person occupancy) available for rent at Bear Hill Pond. Dogs are not allowed in the cabins. There is a drop-off area and the cabins are walk-in. Cabins do not have electricity. Visitors to Bear Hill have easy access to the Hall Mountain trail network, a swimming beach, and non-motorized boating and fishing on Bear Hill Pond.
Park Guidelines:
For more information, visit the Bear Brook State Park website or contact:
Day use parking for hiking and biking is found in two locations:
Main Entrance - From US-3 in Suncook, head northeast on NH-28 for 3 miles. Turn right onto Deerfield Road. After 3.2 miles, turn right into Bear Brook State Park on Podunk Road. Parking is on the right. Please pay the day use fee at the toll booth across from the parking area.
Catamount Pond - From US-3 in Suncook, head northeast on NH-28 for 3 miles. Turn right onto Deerfield Road. Parking for Catamount Pond will be on the left after 1 mile. Please pay the day use fee at the toll booth across from the parking area.
There is also equestrian parking in the park. Go through the main entrance and take the right fork. Proceed for 0.8 miles. A parking area for trailers will be on the right.
Day use reservations are now required at many New Hampshire State Parks. Visit the day use information page at the NH State Parks website to make your reservation.
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--Hemlock Trail 1- section behind Archery Range-Narrow trail with steep side slopes, narrow bridge.
--Cascade Connection Trail off of Sentinel Pine near bridge- !!Very narrow trail with steep side slopes, narrow bridge.
--Wild Cat Trail section between Catamount and Sentinel Pine- bridge not safe for horses-no bypass.
--Catamount/Cascade Trail? steep inclines with rock/boulders