A 1,405-acre Mass Audubon sanctuary on the slopes of Lenox Mountain with 7 miles of trails through forest, meadow, and wetland, plus a nature center and one accessible boardwalk trail. Unlike the town's own conservation land, non-member visitors pay a day-use admission fee.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free with admission
Trails
7 miles total, easy to strenuous, forest/meadow/wetland/mountain-slope terrain; one dedicated accessible path 0.3 miles long with a boardwalk section
Dogs
Dog walking (and horseback riding) is prohibited; leave all pets at home. Service animals welcome. This is a stricter override of Lenox's townwide leash default, since the sanctuary bans dogs outright rather than requiring a leash.
Hours
Nature Center and Barn: Mon-Sun 9am-4pm. Trails: daily, dawn to dusk.
Accessibility
Universally accessible nature center/museum, universally accessible restrooms, one accessible 0.3-mile boardwalk trail, EV charging station
Cross-Country Skiing
Allowed winter, snow-dependent
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Mass Audubon - Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
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On site
Restroom
Universally accessible restrooms at the nature center
Drinking water
Nature center
Common questions
Is Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary open today?
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a public preserve in Lenox, MA. Posted hours: Nature Center and Barn: Mon-Sun 9am-4pm. Trails: daily, dawn to dusk..
Is there an entry fee for non-members?
Yes: $5 adults, $3 seniors and children 2-12. Members enter free.
Are dogs allowed, and is this different from Lenox's town conservation land?
No dogs at all here, service animals excepted. This is stricter than Lenox's townwide leash rule (which allows leashed dogs on town land) and stricter than BNRC's own reserves nearby, which do allow leashed dogs.
Is there a hunting season?
No, hunting is prohibited sanctuary-wide.
Where do I park at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary?
Free lot (free with admission).
Is there an entry fee at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary?
Dog walking (and horseback riding) is prohibited; leave all pets at home. Service animals welcome. This is a stricter override of Lenox's townwide leash default, since the sanctuary bans dogs outright rather than requiring a leash.
Is Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary wheelchair accessible?
Universally accessible nature center/museum, universally accessible restrooms, one accessible 0.3-mile boardwalk trail, EV charging station
What rules should I know at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary?
No dog walking or horseback riding anywhere on the sanctuary. Hunting is prohibited.