Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary

Hikers can traverse two miles of mostly wooded trails, ranging from easy to moderate, allowing for a wide range of wildlife viewing. Follow the Midstate Trail to access the sanctuary trails. Look for beavers, otters, and great blue herons at the small pond on Beaver Bend Trail. For a longer hike, follow the Laurel and Kalmia Trails to the Flat Rock Trail which then takes you to a large boulder that offers a northerly view into Burncoat Pond. Follow the signs from the parking area to the sanctuary trails.

Location:
Spencer, MA

GPS units and websites for driving directions (Mapquest, etc.) may not give accurate directions to Burncoat Pond. Please use the directions below.

Trail Hours:
Open every day, dawn to dusk

For Your Safety

• Do not feed any animals
• Stay on trails
• Check for ticks after your walk
• Do not smoke anywhere on the sanctuary
• Do not pick or collect plants or crops without permission

Avoid Conflicts with Wildlife

• Do not bring pets, leashed or unleashed, on to the site
• Do not bring motorized vehicles or bicycles onto the site
• Hunting, fishing, or trapping are not permitted

Admission:
Free