Trails & Sails: Essex National Heritage Area

Discover special places in your backyard during Trails & Sails! Be guided through unique landscapes on land and sea, explore historic properties, and take in cultural experiences of all kinds. Find what makes Essex County like nowhere else.

We’re gearing up for another fantastic year of Trails & Sails in 2023 which will take place Friday, September 15th through Sunday, September 24th.

The full online schedule of events is now live and Trails & Sails guidebooks can be picked up at locations throughout Essex County including many local public libraries and Visitor Centers. We recommend calling ahead to make sure they still have them in stock. Want to go paperless? You can also download a digital guide!