Podick Cole Sanctuary refers to the roughly 62-acre Podick Conservation Area off Sunderland Road, which shares a trailhead and trail network with the neighboring Katherine Cole property. The Noah Webster Trail runs through, and community garden plots sit near the entrance.
What to expect
Trails
Podick and Katharine Cole are off limits to horses and mountain bikes because of seasonally wet conditions or fragile soils
Managed by
Town of Amherst Conservation Commission
413-259-3045 · WebsiteCommon questions
Yes, in season. Podick is one of just six Amherst conservation areas that allow hunting, though the town flags its hunting page as possibly outdated, so check current state season dates before heading out.
Is there an entry fee at Podick Cole Sanctuary?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Podick Cole Sanctuary?
Hunting IS permitted here in season, one of only six Amherst conservation areas where it's allowed; the town flags its hunting-policy page as possibly outdated.