Lewes, Delaware
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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 -
Lewes, Delaware
Cape Henlopen State Park Loop
4.86.83 mi / 148 ft gainCape Henlopen is a true gem of a park, located in Southern Delaware. The park is situated at the point where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, creating a unique combination of natural wonders and cultural history. The bay and ocean ecosystems allow for a wide array of wildlife, and durin...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 -
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Gordons Pond Trail, Cape Henlopen SP
5.02.57 mi / 46 ft gainThe 2.6 mile Gordons Pond Trail meanders through the maritime forest and salt marshes of Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware, and is a popular destination for biking, hiking, running, and bird watching. The trail was recently renovated in 2014, and now includes both a crushed gravel path ...Read more -
Lewes, Delaware
Hike the Walking Dunes Trail
5.02.48 mi / 43 ft gainThis trail is a hidden gem within Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware. This roughly 2.5 mile loop takes you through wooded maritime forests, salt marsh wetlands, and open sand dunes that will leave you feeling as though you've been transported to the desert. You'll be amazed when you enco...Read more -
Milton, Delaware
Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge Loop
5.01.46 mi / 30 ft gainPrime 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...Read more -
Milton, Delaware
Pine Grove Loop
1.07 mi / 72 ft gainThe 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 t...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 -
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 -
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
Hike James Farm Ecological Preserve Loop Trail
1.1 mi / 16 ft gainJames Farm Ecological Preserve Loop Trail is a 1.1 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Ocean View, Delaware.Read more -
Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May Point Trail
1.79 mi / 36 ft gainCape May Point Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Cape May, New Jersey.Read more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Harrington, Delaware
Camp at Killens Pond State Park
The Killens Pond Campground is tucked in a section of forest overlooking the 66-acre millpond. During your stay, you can explore the woodland trails, grassy fields, disc golf course, game courts, ball fields, picnic areas, water park and the nature center. Be sure to take a kayak out to explore t...Read more