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Explore the Essex National Heritage Area during Trails & Sails

Mark your calendars for September 13-28, 2025

Trails & Sails: Essex National Heritage Area

16 Days of Free Events

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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 the return of Trails & Sails this September 13-28. The online schedule will be live starting August 1.

Interested in hosting a Trails & Sails event this year? Visit the “Hosts” section on our website where the online form to register an event is now available. 

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