Cook's Canyon Wildlife Sanctuary
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Cook's Canyon Wildlife Sanctuary
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| location | Massachusetts , United States | |
| surface | 24.3 ha | |
| WDPA ID | 5555634 | |
| Geographical location | 42 ° 25 ′ N , 72 ° 6 ′ W | |
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| administration | Massachusetts Audubon Society | |
The Cook's Canyon Wildlife Sanctuary is a 60 acres (24.3 hectares ) large reserve in Barre in the state Massachusetts of the United States . It is administered by the Massachusetts Audubon Society .
Protected area
The sanctuary was named after the narrow gorge through which the Galloway Brook flows. It was a popular tourist destination in the early 20th century and its main attraction is a multi-tiered waterfall. The stone walls date from the 18th century. Hiking trails totaling 1 mi (1.6 km ) are available for visitors.
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ About Cook's Canyon. Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed August 12, 2014 .
Web links
- Cook's Canyon Wildlife Sanctuary. ( PDF ) Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed August 12, 2014 (English, map of the area).