HikerBonticou Crag from Spring Farm
Treat the scramble as a group decision, not an automatic requirement. A person who enjoys a steep trail may still dislike climbing through boulders. Look over the signed approach and descent on the official map before leaving Spring Farm; choose the non-scramble alternative if it suits the least confident person better.
- Route type
- Loop
- Distance
- Check selected route
- Cumulative ascent
- Not verified
A complete return distance has not been verified for this selected route. Use the official map before setting out. Ascent not verified for this approach; unknown does not mean flat.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-09 · Independent HikerQuests planning guide
Start here
Spring Farm Trailhead; select the Bonticou itinerary on the Preserve map.
Terrain & what to see
Woodland footpaths with an optional technical rock scramble.
A pale rock crag above woodland and open Spring Farm scenery.
Before hiking
Check current access and the exact scramble bypass with Preserve staff or its map. Do not enter a scramble you cannot safely reverse. Ice, rain and heavy packs change the experience; do not use the short-looking distance as a difficulty rating.
Landscape & trail notes
A pale rock crag above woodland and open Spring Farm scenery.
After the hike
For a different Spring Farm day, compare Table Rocks. Sharing whether you used the scramble is more useful than simply calling Bonticou easy or hard.