A roughly 330-acre floodplain forest, wet meadow and wetland refuge owned by the Allen Bird Club, managed as a unit of the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, with about nine walking trails through frequently wet terrain.
What to expect
Trails
About nine trails; main loop just under 2 miles (2.2 mi per one route log); easy-to-intermediate difficulty; mixed singletrack, old dirt roads and a boardwalk…
Hours
No gate. Day use, closing at dark.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round, noted National Landmark-registered site for birding
Managed by
Allen Bird Club, co-managed as a unit of the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge (USFWS)
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No restrooms
No restroom facilities noted at this refuge
Common questions
Is parking available at Fannie Stebbins?
Parking is informal and roadside, near the trailhead at the corner of Bark Haul Road and Pondside Road.
Can I bring my dog to Fannie Stebbins Memorial Wildlife Refuge?
Dogs must be leashed
What rules should I know at Fannie Stebbins Memorial Wildlife Refuge?
Deer ticks are prevalent and trails are frequently saturated; waterproof footwear recommended.