Bear Wallow Spring Spur Traditional Cache

A winter friendly micro near the Bear Wallow Spring spur trail sign

Woodford Hollow: From Rt. 9, about 4 miles from Bennington, turn North on Harbor Rd, follow for .8 miles to a large concrete water tank on left side of road. Parking limited, (*Make sure not to block the road, driveway or the trail when you park).

Bear Wallow Trail from Woodford Hollow:
The blue-blazed trail begins behind the concrete water tower on old woods roads. Pay close attention to the blazes as there are other private trails in the area. at .3 miles you reach the Wilderness Boundary, marked by a sign and sign-in box. The Bear Wallow Spring side trail leads off at 1.6 miles, After this cache you can continue straight here another .3 miles up through the evergreen forest to the junction with the West Ridge Trail.(*Actual summit is .1 miles north on West Ridge Trail and marked with large cairn.)
4.0 Miles Round Trip, 1580ft elev. Gain