Bean Forest

Hikers enjoyin g the view from Chesley Mountain

Hikers enjoying the view from Chesley Mountain on the Bean Forest

Wild blueberries on the Bean Forest

Wild blueberries on the Bean Forest

Trail on Bean Forest

Trail on Bean Forest

Group hike on Bean Forest

Group of hikers on Bean Forest

Rock cairn on summit of Chesley Mountain, Bean Forest

Rock cairn on summit of Chesley Mountain

Trail Information

Bean Forest Trail

Moderate
2.00miles

Yellow rectangles

The hiking trail at Bean Forest starts from a parking pull out and yellow gate on Meetinghouse Hill Road in Farmington, approximately 0.3 miles north of the historic Bean farmhouse and barns. Look for the Bean Forest property sign at the trailhead location. 

A short way beyond the trailhead, the trail crosses an old sand and gravel pit area that is now beginning to grow in with early successional vegetation and trees like pine and birch. Follow the trail to the left on the far side of the gravel pit and in 0.1 mi you will reach an intersection where the trail goes both ways. This loop portion of the trail can be hiked in either direction, just follow the yellow rectangle blazes. 

The loop trail's highlight is at the height of land, where there are ledges and great views of Chesley Mountain and Bradley Lake to the south of the property. In summer, low bush blueberries and reindeer lichen cover the rocky barrens here. Feel free to pick some blueberries for a treat, but try to avoid stepping on the sensitive lichens. When you complete the loop, take the trail back through the gravel pit and out to the parking pull off and trailhead.