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Mass Audubon's High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Mass Audubon's High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Outdoor, rugged area with trails, cascades, ponds, and ledges.
What runners say about Mass Audubon's High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
“I absolutely love it here it's one of my favorite places to hike the views are absolutely stunning”
“interesting and extensive trail system is well marked and connected to Shelburne's town trail system.”
“Gorgeous view from the top and a handful of relatively easy trails to get you there.”
Really nice walk of variable length. Easy to get to, we’ll marked through the main section. Recommend taking the first turn to the right so that you end with the view rather than following the trail and hitting the view first. Smaller circuit (and half circuit via the cutthrough) are wide and well trodden.
Beautiful wooded trails that are too strenuous and are very secluded. We had the whole place to ourselves on a Friday evening.
day23(11SEP24) sanctuary46: view of mount monadnock from patten road on the way in. there are two parking areas, i went past the cars at the top lot and had the lower lot, closer to trails, to myself. interesting and extensive trail system is well marked and connected to Shelburne's town trail system.
Well marked trails. Did a 95 minute walk on a hot day and got a workout. Lots of birdlife.
Trail conditions & character
“Recommend taking the first turn to the right so that you end with the view rather than following the trail and hitting the view first.”
“there are two parking areas, i went past the cars at the top lot and had the lower lot, closer to trails, to myself.”
“Kids played in the free flowing and often foot deep stream coming down the hill along the path.”
“interesting and extensive trail system is well marked and connected to Shelburne's town trail system.”
Plan your run at Mass Audubon's High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemassaudubon.org
- Phone+1 978-464-2712
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–5 pm |
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