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Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary
A six-mile trail system traverses
the sanctuary and leads you to
the summit, known as Flat Rock.
At an elevation of 950 feet, the
summit offers a view of the
beautiful surrounding valley. On
the sanctuary, signs of fox, deer,
and fishers may catch your eye.
Location: Fitchburg, MA For more information: 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:
$3 for nonmember adults;
$2 for nonmember children (3-12)
and seniors
Directions:
Take Rt. 2 to exit 28 (Rt. 31 north). Follow Rt. 31 north to the stop sign (intersection of Rt. 31 and Rt. 2A). Follow Rt. 31 north/Rt. 2A east 1.1 miles to another stop sign. Bear right onto Rt. 31 north/Rt. 2A east/Rt. 12 north towards Fitchburg Center. Follow that .4 miles and bear left up the hill (this is Wallace Rd.) Follow Wallace Road for .4 miles take a left onto West Street. Take the second left onto Ashburnham Hill Road. The sanctuary is 1 mile ahead on the right hand side at the Mass Audubon sign.
Acres:
361
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