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Pleasant Valley Sanctuary

472 W Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA 01240-2037
413-637-0320
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Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Lenox
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Birdwatching, Viewing wildlife, Hiking
Description: This 1,500-acre sanctuary, along the slopes of Lenox Mountain, features several miles of hiking and biking trails.
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Albany, New York
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Located down a quiet road Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, a Massachusetts Audubon Society property of just over 1000 acres has beautiful hiking trails, lots of places to observe beavers, birds, plantlife, turtles and much more. The trails meander through a variety of hardwood forest, meadows, wetlands, and along the slopes of Lenox Mountain and you are able to hike up... More

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North Tonawanda, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Nicely maintained bird sanctuary. We "did" the Pike's Pond Loop, which is just under a mile, and made a good break from a long trip. Lots of birds and a good variety seen near the Center (also clean and well-maintained), but not on the trail because of some very noisy tree-climbing children left unsupervised by their very noisy mothers. Three... More

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013 via mobile

This is one of my favorite hiking spots in Berkshire county! I've been so many times since childhood hikes with my family. I've brought out of town friends here and they loved it too! Got engaged at the top in 2012!

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

Good birding, love the trails, wildflowers. Got married there, actually, since my husband worked there as a young man.

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

A hike or walk at Pleasant Valley is great any time of year. We've gone skiing in the winter, walking in the autumn and hiking in the spring and summer. There are varied, well marked and maintained trails from easy to difficult. The hike to the fire tower affords a four state view from the top. We love to watch... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

I spent several hours hiking the trails, on my own. It was very beautiful and serene. I hiked to the top, where there was a wonderful view, and around some ponds where I saw beavers. Highly recommended, especially on a nice day.

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Monticello, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

We chose this adventure for our last day in the Berkshire Mountains and we were glad we did. The trails are excellently marked (the best I've ever seen) and there are several trails to choose from. There are beaver dams and lakes to see and walk around. You can climb to a mountaintop, if you want. Many different plants and... More

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Pittsfield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

There are not too many sanctuaries around here that affords this much diversity. You can climb a mountain here or opt for a short and easy trail with views of beaver ponds. Walk through grassy marshlands or through wooded forests. I love it here and the lady at the front desk knows me to be a regular. My son and... More

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White Haven, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

Great place to hike. Lots of trails to choose from. Beautiful and varied scenery. We saw Beaver Dams, lots of Fall foliage on hillsides.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2012

A great place to walk around and enjoy a peaceful stroll through woods and fields just a touh away from the hustle and bussle of lenox and Pittsfield in the Summer.

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