High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary

High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
The view from High Ledge
Map
TypeWildlife sanctuary, nature center
LocationPatten Road
Shelburne, Massachusetts, U.S.
Coordinates42°37′13″N 72°42′20″W / 42.62028°N 72.70556°W / 42.62028; -72.70556
Area587 acres (238 ha)
Created1970
Operated byMassachusetts Audubon Society
Hiking trails5 miles
WebsiteHigh Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary

High Ledges is a wildlife sanctuary located in Shelburne, Massachusetts. The 587-acre (2.38 km2) property, located on the northern portion of Massaemett Mountain, is owned by Massachusetts Audubon Society.

One of the highlights of the sanctuary is the vista known as High Ledge. The cliff overlooks Shelburne Falls and areas to the west, including Mount Greylock. The sanctuary's wildflower blooms include the Yellow lady's slipper.[1]

References

  1. ^ Burk, John S. (2021). Massachusetts trail guide : AMC's comprehensive guide to hiking trails in Massachusetts, from the Berkshires to Cape Cod (11th ed.). Boston, Massachusetts. p. 158. ISBN 978-1-62842-130-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)


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