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…
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Hours
No gate. Day use, closing at dark.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round, noted National Landmark-registered site for birding
Managed by
Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Fannie Stebbins Unit (USFWS)
413-548-8002 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
Not here
No restrooms
No restroom facilities noted at this refuge
Common questions
Is parking available at Fannie Stebbins?
Parking is limited and mostly roadside near the Bark Haul Road and Pondside Road corner; a newer lot near Tina Lane and West Road has been developed to ease congestion at the original trailhead.
Is there an entry fee at Fannie Stebbins Memorial Wildlife Refuge?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
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.