About Flat Rock
At Flat Rock, just minutes from downtown Fitchburg, the hustling sounds of the city fade into a chorus of songbirds, rustling leaves, and zipping dragonflies.
This wooded area provides habitat for species needing relatively large territories such as fisher, coyote, and red fox. Bobcat and black bear occasionally travel through these woods over rocky ledges and through hemlock groves.
Acres
326
Trail Mileage
Sanctuary Highlights
- The trails that travel through various habitats such as bedrock "balds," hemlock forest, and mixed hardwoods.
- Adjacent to additional protected lands with more trails to enjoy, owned by the North County Land Trust and the Fitchburg Water Department.
- Programs occasionally offered through Wachusett Meadow and Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuaries.
Location
Ashburnham Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA Get Directions >
Managed by Central Properties
Hours
Trails: Daily, dawn to dusk
Admission
Free, donations appreciated