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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: Trails open every day, dawn to dusk; Visitor Center window & restrooms open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am-4 pm
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Sanctuary News & Events
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
The need for children to spend time in nature has never been greater. That's why Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries are proud to offer our community a variety of COVID-safe, outdoor programs for children.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
At Berkshire Nature Camp in Lenox, campers ages 3–13 have fun and make friends as they discover nature during weekly sessions at our 1,400-acre wildlife sanctuary. Registration is now open!
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
We have the cure for cabin fever—snowshoeing at Pleasant Valley! Bring your own snowshoes, or rent a pair from us, and explore the great outdoors during a beautiful season.
Upcoming Programs
When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for the... Learn More >
When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for the... Learn More >
No leaves? No problem! You can still learn to recognize oaks, maples, cherries, beech, birches, and other woodland trees in wi... Learn More >