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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: Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am-4 pm; closed Mondays; Trails daily, dawn to dusk
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Winter Trails
Get Some Fresh Air
Beautiful winter sights await you on 7 miles of well-marked trails. Start exploring >
Go Birding
Fantastic Winter Birds
We have lots of great birding walks and outings for all experience levels! Go birding >
Take a Program
Try Something New
We've got programs for all ages and interests! Come celebrate nature and explore. Find programs >
Sanctuary News & Events
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Digiscoping is a great way to capture a fleeting nature moment without a fancy camera or a lens the size of your arm. With a little practice, you can achieve some awesome photos!
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Did you know that Pleasant Valley's school programs include in-school lessons at more than 15 schools throughout Berkshire County? We also run five afterschool programs that give students an opportunity to delve deeper into environmental topics.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Audubon has signed a Settlement Agreement to expedite the removal of PCBs from the Housatonic River and floodplain in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment.
Upcoming Programs
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