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Camp at Redden State Forest
Georgetown, Delaware
3.5
Redden 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 maximum stay is 3 nights. No bathrooms or showers are available, but there are 2 portable toilets and a d...
Hike Bennetts' Walk, Julie's Jaunt, And Ryan's Ramble
Milton, Delaware
2.7 mi
/ 52 ft gain
Bennetts' Walk, Julie's Jaunt, and Ryan's Ramble is a 2.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located nearr Milton, Delaware.
Pine Grove Loop
Milton, Delaware
1.07 mi
/ 72 ft gain
The start of the Pine Grove Loop in Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is located just a short distance from the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Loop. To access this trail, you can either walk or drive back toward Broadkill Beach Road. Then take a right toward Turkle Pond, where you'll see the parking area.
Once parked, walk a short distance until reaching the trailhead and follow the tr...
Camp at Trap Pond State Park
Laurel, Delaware
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 species.
The Trap Pond Campground contains 142 campsites on the pond's northern shore. Yurts, cabins, ...
Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge Loop
Milton, Delaware
5.0
1.46 mi
/ 30 ft gain
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, located on the west side of the Delaware Bay, contains over 10,000 acres of protected habitat including salt marshes, freshwater marshes, ponds, wooded swamps, upland grasslands and forests. The refuge serves as an important stopover site as well as a breeding ground for many species of migratory birds. The area is also home to a diverse array of native plan...
Kayak Trap Pond's Terrapin Branch Water Trail
Laurel, Delaware
5.0
In 1951, Trap Pond Trap State Park became one of Delaware's first state parks. Today, the pond is home to the northernmost natural grove of baldcypress trees in the country, and offers absolutely beautiful kayaking through the ancient swamps. Upon arriving at the park, follow the main road to the Baldcypress Nature Center. The Nature Center offers information about the baldcypress trees and wil...
Hike the Bob Trail at Trap Pond SP
Laurel, Delaware
4.5 mi
/ 148 ft gain
In 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 Trail links the Baldcypress Nature Center, the campground, and the park office while offering stunning v...
Hike Huckleberry And Bob Trail Loop
Laurel, Delaware
3.9 mi
/ 29 ft gain
Huckleberry and Bob Trail Loop is a 3.9 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Laurel, Delaware.
Hike Bob Trail
Laurel, Delaware
2.6 mi
/ 26 ft gain
Bob Trail is a 2.6 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near Laurel, Delaware.
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Assateague Island, famed for its wild horses, lies off the Delmarva Peninsula on the Atlantic Coast. This barrier island is a co...
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