March 24, 2023
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Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
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Set amidst more than 1,000 lush acres in the Berkshires, Pleasant Valley’s varied trails wind through forests, meadows, wetlands, and along the slopes of Lenox Mountain, making this site an excellent location for easy-to-strenuous hiking. While exploring, there’s a good chance you will see evidence of the sanctuary’s most visible wildlife resident, the beaver, via dams, dens, or lodges.
Location: 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240
Phone: 413-637-0320
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 9 am-4 pm • Trails open daily, dawn to dusk
Trails
Hit the Trails!
Our 7 miles of well-marked trails include three popular loops to explore. Details & map >
Sanctuary Guidelines
Know Before You Go
Please be sure to review all visitor guidelines, including leaving dogs at home. See guidelines >
Sanctuary News & Events
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event Sunday, June 25, 2023
Join us for the “Wild Thing,” a fundraiser for Mass Audubon’s conservation and environmental education programming in Berkshire County.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
"I love being the friendly face they see upon arrival and helping them map the perfect route to hike. It’s very rewarding to help someone find their "nature-legs", so-to-speak."
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
In July 2021, damaging winds from a severe thunderstorm blew down approximately 10 acres of trees on Lenox Mountain. The regeneration of the forest at Pleasant Valley will take decades.
Upcoming Programs
Lend a hand as we trim trails, straighten fences, and ready the Nature Play Area for spring. Read more
Help maintain the beautiful native flower and shrub gardens that provide important habitat for hummingbirds and native insect pollinators. Read more
Spring is a great time to explore the natural world as plants and wildlife awaken energized
and full of life. Read more