Holmes Road Wildlife Sanctuary
Pittsfield, MA
Wildlife ViewingAccessible ParkingAccessible TrailDogs allowedFamily FriendlyFreeLow Visitationand 3 more
Housatonic River Overlook , Pittsfield, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Part of
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Historic
- Low Visitation
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Scenic View
About Housatonic River Overlook
This elevated viewing area provides scenic vistas of the Housatonic River and its floodplain. Interpretive panels describe the river's ecology, wildlife, and ongoing conservation efforts. Particularly good spot for bird watching during migration seasons.
Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
The overlook is reached via natural surface trails that include some uneven terrain and modest elevation changes. The platform itself has no railings.
