The Smyrna River is a tidal river very similar to the Leispic River. The first mile and a half below Smyrna Landing runs past high, wooded banks that appear to be man-made, probably dredge spoil from years past. But once beyond Mill Creek, this becomes a beautiful marsh tour. The limited perspective of a canoe hurts here as the height of the riverside reeds often denies the paddler of an appreciation of the beauty and vastness of the wetlands that lie beyond. There is no access at the mouth, so you can either double back to Route 9 or, if the wind and tide are with you, head three and a half miles down the bay to the town park at Woodland Beach.