July 1, 2022
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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
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.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Libby Herland joined the Berkshire Sanctuaries Advisory Committee in January 2018 just a few months after retiring from a career dedicated to conservation.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
At our camps in Lenox and Pittsfield, campers ages 3–17 have fun and make friends as they discover nature through trail explorations, wildlife observation, outdoor play, hands-on activities, and more. Registration is now open!
Upcoming Programs
We'll leisurely explore the rich wetlands of the Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area in the hours before dusk. Read more
Explore the coves and marshes of one of the Berkshires' most beautiful lakes. Read more
Herons, loons, beavers, and other wildlife are all possible sightings on this large, secluded lake in October Mountain State F... Read more