About Conway Hills
© Richard Johnson
Once cow pastures along with hay and tobacco fields covered much of the area. Now many of the fields have reverted to forests, which provides habitat for coyotes, bears, moose, and bobcats.
A single loop trail with a moderate ascent takes you through a previously harvested white pine and hemlock forest, past aging stone walls, by a large sugar maple “wolf” tree, and over some rocky ledges.
Acres
105
Trail Mileage
Sanctuary Highlights
- Sugar maple wolf tree, a large tree with thick lower branches that was used on farms to provide shade and shelter for the animals, on a ridge overlooking the forest.
- Evidence of bear can sometimes be seen on the ground, on trees and even on the trail signs.
Location
South Deerfield Road (Route 116), Conway, MA Get Directions >
Managed by Central Properties
Hours
Trails: Daily, dawn to dusk
Admission
Free, donations appreciated