Poor Farm Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

Poor Farm Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is part of a large mosaic of conservation land located in New Salem. The expansive area provides forest habitat for warblers and ground nesting birds as well as large mammals including Bobcat, Black Bear, and Moose.
Location: Off of West Main Street, New Salem, MA
Hours: Trails, open daily dawn to dusk
Explore Our Trails
Explore 0.94 miles of interlinking trails that wind through stands of hemlock and past the headwaters of the Hop Brook watershed. Learn More >
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Programs & Classes
Mass Audubon's nearby wildlife sanctuaries offer a wide variety of programs for all ages. There's something for everyone! Find a program >