The Ancient Oak Trail This lovely trail goes through some scenic areas in the Lake Champlain Region. This trail is maintained by Champlain Area Trails (CATS).

Key takeaways

• Distance: 2.5 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 65 feet
• Hike includes trail junctions

Hiking the Ancient Oak Trail

The Ancient Oak trail is lolly-pop loop that goes through a forest and a field, then goes along wetlands and a pond before entering a diverse forest with incredibly old oak trees and unexpected rock outcrops. Take care to stay on the trail, it runs through private property and permission is granted by the land owner to recreate here.

In the winter

This loop is great for cross-country skiing when it has good coverage. It can also make for a good snowshoe.

Find more legendary trails in the Lake Champlain Region

Want to find more hikes in the Lake Champlain Region’s open spaces? With the Lake Champlain Region’s extensive trail network, there are endless options to choose from!

How to get there

The trailhead is on Route 22, 2.2 miles north of Essex.