The Conway slice of a 329-acre MassWildlife area on Mt. Esther's rolling hills, where Jimmy Nolan Brook runs through mixed oak, sugar maple, and hemlock forest. Conway holds 68 of the total acres; the rest lies across the town line in Whately.
What to expect
Trails
Access is informal via abutting conservation land off Poplar Hill Road.
Hours
No gate; open access.
Accessibility
No developed parking or trails suggests low accessibility.
Fishing
Allowed year-round; Jimmy Nolan Brook is a coldwater fisheries resource for native brook trout
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MassWildlife (Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)
WebsiteCommon questions
Is Mount Esther Wildlife Management Area open today?
Mount Esther Wildlife Management Area is a public preserve in Conway, MA. Posted hours: No gate; open access..
Is there parking at Mt. Esther WMA?
No. There are currently no developed parking areas; the property is reached from abutting conservation land.
Where do I park at Mount Esther Wildlife Management Area?
Paid lot (n/a).
Is there an entry fee at Mount Esther Wildlife Management Area?
No, entry is free.
Is Mount Esther Wildlife Management Area wheelchair accessible?
No developed parking or trails suggests low accessibility.