High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
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High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
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| location | Massachusetts , United States | |
| surface | 2.5 km² | |
| WDPA ID | 5555656 | |
| Geographical location | 42 ° 37 ′ N , 72 ° 42 ′ W | |
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| administration | Massachusetts Audubon Society | |
The High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary is a 629 acres (2.5 square kilometers ) wide reserve in Shelburne in the state of Massachusetts of the United States . It is administered by the Massachusetts Audubon Society .
Protected area
The sanctuary offers a good view of the Deerfield River valley to Mount Greylock . It has a very wide variety of wildflowers, including native orchids and rare ferns . According to a local legend, the last wolf in the region is said to have been killed in the geological formation Wolve's Den ( German "Wolfsbau" ) . There are 5 mi (8 km ) of hiking trails available to visitors.
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ About High Ledges. Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed September 14, 2014 .
Web links
- High Ledges Trail Map. ( PDF ) Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed September 14, 2014 (English, map of the area).