About
The Noblewood nature and birding trail is open year round. Off-season admission (by foot) is free.
Getting there
From the Lake Champlain ferry dock in the Hamlet of Essex, turn right and proceed three miles north on Rt. 22. Coming from this direction, the entrance to the park is on the right.
By the numbers
- 2 miles, round trip
- In certain seasons, there is a fee to park inside the gate.
Nature walks
The nature and birding trails in this Town of Willsboro park offer extraordinary views of the Green Mountains of Vermont and Lake Champlain. All the trails don't lead to Rome here, but some lead to the Willsboro Town Beach!
The easy, half-mile long Noblewood Park trail begins on Route 22, 3 miles north of Essex. The trail provides access to Lake Champlain, a swimming beach, and a scenic river delta.
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
This is a considered an easy snowshoe or ski, with plenty of opportunities for exploration.
Other Features
Details
Lake Champlain Region
Champ's Local Tips
Skip the I-87 traffic — take the ferry between Charlotte, VT and Essex, NY. Twenty minutes, and the view beats the highway.
