About Pierpont Meadow

Loop Trail at Pierpont Meadow

At Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, nature has reclaimed parts of this former farmland that was, at one time, entirely cleared for agricultural purposes.

Stone walls still stand amidst pine groves and along the edge of meadows. Valuable shrubland provides nesting habitat for a number of declining bird species such as the Brown Thrasher and Eastern Towhee.

Acres

211

Trail Mileage

0.75 miles
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Sanctuary Highlights

  • Firefly-filled meadows during the summer.
  • Beaver activity at dusk at the small pond on Marsh Road.
  • Programs occasionally offered through Wachusett Meadow and Broad Meadow Brook wildlife sanctuaries.

Location

Marsh Road (not Henry Marsh Road), Dudley, MA 
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Hours & Admission

Trails: Open daily, dawn to dusk
Free, donations appreciated

Property Regulations

All of the land at our wildlife sanctuaries is protected. By conserving these open spaces, Mass Audubon, along with our members and partners, is able to fulfill its mission of protecting the nature of Massachusetts.  

  • No dog walking or horseback riding; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome) 
  • No walking off trail  
  • No collecting or picking natural items.  
  • No bike riding or operating motorized vehicles; day passes are available for powered mobility devices   
  • No running, swimming, or camping 
  • No operating drones or other remote-controlled vehicles   
  • No fishing, hunting, trapping, or releasing of animals   
  • No feeding wildlife   
  • No smoking