About Burncoat Pond

Burncoat Pond © Richard Johnson

Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, which encompasses the west side of its namesake pond, provides critical habitat for its resident and migratory wildlife. Its moderate-to-rugged trails also offer an opportunity for a peaceful walk through fields and hardwood-white pine forest, skirting wetlands, passing over streams, and ending at the pond.

Acres

245

Trail Mileage

2 miles
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Sanctuary Highlights

• Northerly view into Burncoat Pond from atop Richard’s Overlook, a large boulder off of Flat Rock Trail.
• Mountain laurel, which bursts into delicate clouds of white and pink in late spring.
• Deer, foxes, raccoons, beavers, otters, coyotes, fishers, muskrats, and bears along with a wide variety of birds, from the Wood Duck and Great Blue Heron to small sparrows and warblers.
• Longer walks by visiting the Midstate Trail as well as the adjacent Greater Worcester Land Trust and Sibley Farm conservation area.
• Programs offered through Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.

Location

Greenville Street, Spencer, MA 
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Hours

Trails: Open daily, dawn to dusk

Admission

Free, donations appreciated