The Woods and Swale Trail gently goes up and down through an old forest, then it continues through a pine plantation, skirts the wet swale, and traverses the side of a hill to the north trailhead on Sherman Road. Return via the trail or road.
How to get there
From Essex, follow Lake Shore Road south for about 12.5 miles to the intersection with Sherman Road, where you'll see the trailhead.
Key statistics
- Distance: 2 miles out and back
- Elevation: Roughly 300 feet
Packages and Promotions
Valid Feb. 11
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Galentine's Day Sip and Shop
Vintage Reimagined
Vintage Reimagined invites you to join them as they reopen for the first night in 2026; Thursday, February 12 from 5:00-7:00 pm.
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Valid Jan. 29 - Feb. 13
Valentine's Date Night Dinner
Paper and Pencil
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Exclusive Indoor Pickleball at The Essex Inn
Essex Inn & Restaurant
Two miles north of the Inn lies our newly-built, state-of-the art, private indoor pickleball court. “Our new court is the finest indoor pickleball
Valid Nov. 30 - Jan. 3
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Sail Champlain in 2026
Sail Adirondacks LLC
Set Sail on a Lake Champlain Adventure in 2026!
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Valid Feb. 7
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Super Bowl Feast at K&D Deli
K&D Deli
Super Bowl Feast
K&D Deli and Grocery are hosting a watching party for the game!
Valid Feb. 7
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Boyea's Super Bowl 2026 Specials
Boyea's Super Bowl 2026 Specials
Boyea's Grocery & Deli is offering 5 dining specials for Super Bowl Sunday.
Valid Feb. 13
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Valentine's Night at the Pleasant Valley Cafe
Pleasant Valley Café
Celebrate Valentine’s Night at The Pleasant Valley Café
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