A 1,405-acre Mass Audubon sanctuary spanning Lenox and Richmond, with seven miles of trails ranging from a flat, boardwalked loop around Pike's Pond to a steep climb up Lenox Mountain. Beaver activity is the sanctuary's signature sight, visible in dams, lodges, and gnawed shoreline year-round.
What to expect
Entry fee
Adults $5, seniors (65+) $3, children (2-12) $3; free for Mass Audubon members
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on this property; dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited (service animals welcome). "Please leave all animals and pets at home."
Hours
Trails: dawn to dusk daily. Nature Center & Barn: Monday-Sunday, 9am-4pm.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Massachusetts Audubon Society
413-637-0320 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary open today?
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a public preserve in Richmond, MA. Posted hours: Trails: dawn to dusk daily. Nature Center & Barn: Monday-Sunday, 9am-4pm..
Is there an entry fee at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes, Adults $5, seniors (65+) $3, children (2-12) $3; free for Mass Audubon members
Can I bring my dog to Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary?
Dogs are not allowed on this property; dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited (service animals welcome). "Please leave all animals and pets at home."
What rules should I know at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary?
No dogs or other pets (service animals excepted); no horseback riding.