About Conway Hills

Butterfly © Richard Johnson
© Richard Johnson

At one time, cow pastures along with hay and tobacco fields covered much of this area. Now many of the fields have reverted to forests and provide 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

0.75 miles
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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 
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Hours

Trails: Open daily, dawn to dusk

Admission

Free, donations appreciated