Trails & Sails: Essex National Heritage Area

Discover extraordinary places in your own backyard during Trails & Sails, a free event series brought to you by Essex Heritage. Be guided through unique experiences on land and sea, explore historic properties, and take part in all kinds of cultural activities. Find what makes Essex County like nowhere else.

Thank you for joining us for Trails & Sails 2025! We hope you enjoyed exploring the Essex National Heritage Area this year. Please take a few minutes to complete our brief online survey. Your feedback helps us make the series even better each year!

Save the dates — Trails & Sails will return in 2026 taking place September 12-27.