Our Saturday Hikes Return!
Interested in hiking trails in the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary not typically available to the public? Join us for one, or all, of these three autumn hikes!
Saturday, September 16 Hike to Vineca Pond
RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023
Join us for a hike to the beautiful Vineca Pond deep in the Sanctuary!
Observe a variety of habitats as we hike past the canal and dams on paths not typically available to the public.
This moderate hike is geared for adults, is at a moderate pace, and is approximately 3.5 miles long.
Dress in appropriate clothing and footwear; be prepared for roots, rocks, and maybe even some mud!
Dogs are not allowed.
Please meet at the Trailhead kiosk by 9:30 am to sign in.
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that the hike will be taking place.
Saturday, September 30, 2023 Hike to Bear Hill
Join us for a staff led hike to the top of Bear Hill deep in the Sanctuary!
Observe a variety of habitats as we hike up Tupper Hill to Bear Hill on trails not typically available to the public.
This moderate to difficult hike is geared for adults, is at a moderate pace, and is approximately 4.2 miles long.
Dress in appropriate clothing and footwear; be prepared for elevation, roots, and rocks.
Dogs are not allowed.
Please meet at the Trailhead kiosk by 9:30 am to sign in.
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that the hike will be taking place.
Saturday, October 14, 2023 LaFond Oak Forest Program Hike
The Norcross Wildlife Foundation is proud to present the annual LaFond Oak Forest Program in memory of Eugene W. LaFond and Helen Mason LaFond.
Join staff members for a hike in the Sanctuary. This is a moderate, 4-mile hike through parts of our sanctuary not typically open to the public and is geared for adults.
Dress in appropriate attire and footwear; be prepared for roots, gravel, and rocks.
Dogs are not allowed.
Please meet at the trailhead kiosk by 9:30 am to sign in.
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that the hike will be taking place.
Saturday, October 28, 2023, Hike to Vineca Pond
RESCHEDULED FROM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Join us for a hike to the beautiful Vineca Pond deep in the Sanctuary!
Observe a variety of habitats as we hike past the canal and dams on paths not typically available to the public.
This moderate hike is geared for adults, is at a moderate pace, and is approximately 3.5 miles long.
Dress in appropriate clothing and footwear; be prepared for roots, rocks, and maybe even some mud!
Dogs are not allowed.
Please meet at the Trailhead kiosk by 9:30 am to sign in.
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that the hike will be taking place.
photo credit: Melody Joy Paine, Imperfect Joy
