Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Swanton, VT 05488

"This is a review for the Stephen J Marsh trail about a 1/2 mile past the visitor's center on Tabor Road. Gravel parking lot is on right with map kiosk. From there, you have two options; take the loop path across the road or the longer, level path beyond the parking area. The loop is maybe 40 minutes roundtrip; nicely cleared but not always level; through brambled areas and softwoods, all the time around a small pond. The longer trail is probably 60+ minutes out and back. It is wide, level and takes you past gorgeous stretches of wood land, wet areas, fields, overgrown apple trees and mature trees. Lovely wildflowers along the way. Don't kick over the lovely mushrooms along the way, please. Last time we went, the trail kind of just stopped being wide at the South end. There was a single narrow path continuing off to the right. I suspect it was unofficial. You can see the wide bay quite soon as it opens up, but it gets soggy quick. Bring binoculars and your wide-angle lens. Both are easy trail sections; your GenX knees may be content. Gravel parking for maybe 15 cars. No fee. Pack in/Pack out."

"Trail is in great shape! Beautiful day today."

"Amazing location and tour"

"It's a very nice quiet place to walk around and relax. Depending on what time you go during summer time it might not be to crowded."

"Still muddy"