High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary

TypeWildlife sanctuary, nature center

LocationPatten Road
Shelburne, Massachusetts, U.S.

Coordinates42°37′13″N 72°42′20″W / 42.62028°N 72.70556°W / 42.62028; -72.70556

Area587 acres (238 ha)

High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
The view from High Ledge
Type	Wildlife sanctuary, nature center
Location	Patten Road Shelburne, Massachusetts, U.S.
Coordinates	42°37′13″N 72°42′20″W / 42.62028°N 72.70556°W / 42.62028; -72.70556
Area	587 acres (238 ha)
Created	1970
Operated by	Massachusetts Audubon Society
Hiking trails	5 miles
Website	High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary

High Ledges is a wildlife sanctuary located in Shelburne, Massachusetts. The 587-acre (2.38 km²) property, located on the northern portion of Massaemett Mountain, is owned by Massachusetts Audubon Society.

One of the highlights of the sanctuary is the vista known as High Ledge. The cliff overlooks Shelburne Falls and areas to the west, including Mount Greylock. The sanctuary's wildflower blooms include the Yellow lady's slipper.^[1]