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Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Lanesborough, MA
Right now

A 149-acre MassWildlife property of upland hardwood forest, mostly sugar maple mixed with basswood, hickory, and ash, with a stretch of trout-stocked Town Brook along its western edge.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Statewide MassWildlife WMA rule: dogs must be leashed or tethered at all times, except when engaged in licensed hunting, hunt training, or a permitted field trial.
Hours
No gate. Open access, no posted hours.
Accessibility
Roadside parking with no accessible path noted.
Fishing
Allowed year-round; Town Brook is trout-stocked
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MassWildlife 413-447-9789 · Website

What's here

Not here

No info kiosk
No kiosk or map box reported.

Common questions

Is there a marked trail?
No. Like most WMAs, Barton's Ledge is kept wild rather than developed, so expect to walk natural terrain without a maintained path.
Where do I park at Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area?
Statewide MassWildlife WMA rule: dogs must be leashed or tethered at all times, except when engaged in licensed hunting, hunt training, or a permitted field trial.
Is Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area wheelchair accessible?
Roadside parking with no accessible path noted.
What rules should I know at Barton's Ledge Wildlife Management Area?
Wear blaze orange during hunting season; this WMA is managed in part for deer and bear hunting.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility, restrooms). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-08-07. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.