Delaware
Looking for the best chillin in Delaware? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Delaware. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Chillin Spots in and near Delaware
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Georgetown, Delaware
Camp at Redden State Forest
3.5Redden State Forest, located in central Sussex county, is Delaware's largest state forest with over 12,400 acres. The forest offers 44 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and bird watching. A limited number primitive campsites are available for no charge. Reservations are required, and the maxim...Read more -
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Hike the Burton Island Trail
3.61.5 miThe Burton Island trailhead and parking lot are located on the north end of the Indian River Marina inside the Delaware Seashore State Park. Burton Island is the largest island in a group of islands separating the Rehoboth Bay from the Indian River Bay. Raised boardwalks will take you over the sa...Read more -
Wilmington, Delaware
Hike the Hidden Pond Trail
4.02.15 mi / 282 ft gainBrandywine Creek State Park, a 933-acre park located in Northern Delaware, offers 14 miles of hiking trails, expanses of open fields, and the beautiful Brandywine Creek. The Hidden Pond trail is an excellent hike through the hardwood forests and down to the banks of the creek. The trail begins ...Read more -
New Castle County, Delaware
Hike the Indian Springs Trail
5.01.8 miThe Indian Springs trailhead is located to the right of the Brandywine Creek State Park Nature Center. The address for your GPS is 41 Adams Dam Road, Wilmington, DE, 19807.The trail starts out following along a crafted stone wall built in the 1800's and leads you through the 190 year-old tulip po...Read more -
Wilmington, Delaware
Hike the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail
12.35 mi / 1096 ft gainIf you are going to tour Northern Delaware, look no further than the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail. This ~12 mile route links some of the best sites and attractions in the region including Bellevue State Park, Wilmington State Park, Brandywine Creek State Park, Brandywine Zoo, and Rockford Par...Read more -
Lewes, Delaware
Camp at Cape Henlopen State Park
Located at the point where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Henlopen is a 7,000 acre park which offers a unique combination of natural wonders and cultural history. During your stay, you can swim in the ocean waves, bike through the sand dunes, fish from the Bayside fishing pier, c...Read more -
Laurel, Delaware
Camp at Trap Pond State Park
Camp within the enchanting forest of Trap Pond State Park and explore the northernmost natural grove of baldcypress trees on the east coast. Be sure to take out a kayak or canoe and paddle among the ancient baldcypress swamp to discover native birds, turtles, wildflowers, and other incredible spe...Read more -
Lewes, Delaware
Pinelands Trail
4.01.76 mi / 82 ft gainThere are two places you can pick up this trail in the Cape Henlopen State Park. One trailhead is located in the Fort Miles parking lot. The other trailhead, and where I usually start, is across from the Seaside Nature Center. The beginning of this trail and some places throughout can often be mu...Read more -
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Camp at Delaware Seashore State Park
4.0Delaware Seashore State Park offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Rehoboth and Indian River Bays to the west. the campground is located beside the iconic Indian River Inlet Bridge, only a short walk from the beach. Be sure to visit the Indian River Life-Saving Station, a h...Read more -
Laurel, Delaware
Hike the Bob Trail at Trap Pond SP
4.5 mi / 148 ft gainIn 1951, Trap Pond State Park became one of Delaware's first state parks. Today, the pond is home to the northernmost natural stand of baldcypress trees in the country, and the Bob Trail is an excellent hike that will give you a great overview of this gorgeous state park. The 4.5 miles Bob Trai...Read more -
Milford, Delaware
Kayak Griffith Lake
Griffith Lake, located in Milford Delaware, is a peaceful spot for an easy, scenic paddle. There is a free, public boat ramp just off the road where you can launch a kayak. The water itself is flat and calm, but offers great views of the surrounding forest, especially in the fall! Rentals are no...Read more -
Dagsboro, Delaware
Hike the Sea Hawk Trail at Holts Landing State Park
5.01.4 miHolts Landing State Park is a small, yet beautiful park in Dagsboro, Delaware. The park features a variety of landscapes including salt marshes, hardwood forests, and access to the Indian River Bay. The Sea Hawk Trail is a 1.4-mile loop that takes you through the marshes and forests of the park....Read more -
Ocean View, Delaware
Paddle the Assawoman Canal
5.0The Assawoman Canal is a beautiful waterway in Ocean View, Delaware and a perfect spot for an easy, yet scenic paddle. The canal is narrow and calm, which makes for some spectacular reflections of the surrounding trees. You can start and park at the Assawoman Canal Trailhead parking lot off of N...Read more -
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Surf Fish Bethany Beach
Early bird gets the fish. Arrive early and either walk in with your gear, or If you've got a 4WD vehicle, drive onto the sand and pick your spot along the shore. You can expect to catch everything from blue fish, to rays, and even sand sharks (depending on your rigging). Make sure you pack out wh...Read more