An Opacum Land Trust sanctuary near the Connecticut line where trails wind along the shore of the 40-acre Morse Pond through beech and hemlock forest. A non-motorized boat launch on North Woodstock Road gives kayakers and canoeists access to the pond.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
About 1.5 miles total: the Blue Trail (0.64 mi) runs the length of the sanctuary along Morse Pond, with the Yellow Trail (0.41 mi) and White Trail (0.5 mi)…
Dogs
Not explicitly posted; land trust properties in the region typically allow leashed dogs, but this was not confirmed for Claire Birtz specifically
Hours
No posted gate hours; open year-round, dawn to dusk assumed
Accessibility
Not documented; natural-surface trails with no confirmed accessible path
Kayak
Allowed Non-motorized boats only, year-round ice-out to freeze-up
Managed by
Opacum Land Trust / Southbridge Trails Committee
508-347-9144 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
Trail map/kiosk reported at the Opacum trail-map PDF; on-site signage not confirmed
Common questions
Can you kayak at Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes, there is a non-motorized boat launch onto Morse Pond from North Woodstock Road (Route 169), just south of the Tipton Rock Road intersection.
Where do I park at Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary?
Not explicitly posted; land trust properties in the region typically allow leashed dogs, but this was not confirmed for Claire Birtz specifically
Is Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary wheelchair accessible?
Not documented; natural-surface trails with no confirmed accessible path
What rules should I know at Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary?
Sections of Tipton Rock Road are impassable by car; approach only via Route 169, not Blackmer Road or Lebanon Hill. Hunting is prohibited. Motorized boats are prohibited on Morse Pond.