Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

From its mammoth red oaks to its extensive wetlands, this sanctuary’s many habitats support a wealth of wildlife. Its 332 acres of wildland are home to hundreds of species, including fishers, pileated woodpeckers, river otters, barred owls, muskrats, and many types of waterfowl. A three-mile marked trail loops through forests of oak, pine, and hemlock and skirts meandering Asnebumskit Brook. The trail also helps visitors discover some of the sanctuary’s prime attractions like its pleasant overlooks of Eagle Lake and great masses of blooming mountain laurel in the spring and summer. Public programs are scheduled for the property each season through Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester.

Location:
Holden, MA

For more information:
978-464-2712
centralproperties@massaudubon.org

Trail Hours:
Trails: Open every day, dawn to dusk.

For Your Safety

• Do not feed any animals
• Stay on trails to avoid ticks and poison ivy
• 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
• Picnic only in designated areas
• Do not bring motorized vehicles or bicycles onto the site
• Hunting, fishing, or trapping are not permitted

Admission:
Free