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Paddle the Assawoman Canal
Ocean View, Delaware
5.0
The 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 New Road. There is a small parking lot and restrooms. However, there are no kayak rentals, so make su...
Hike Prickly Pear Trail Loop
Ocean View, Delaware
5.0
3.5 mi
/ 22 ft gain
This loop is suitable for all skill levels and is both kid and dog friendly. Although, dogs must be leashed. The trail is great for hiking, biking, running, walking, and even horseback riding. You’ll get to enjoy a variety of terrain including wide open meadow, forest, and beach. Connector trails to the loop allow for access points at several locations throughout.
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Hike James Farm Ecological Preserve Loop Trail
Ocean View, Delaware
1.1 mi
/ 16 ft gain
James Farm Ecological Preserve Loop Trail is a 1.1 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Ocean View, Delaware.
Surf Fish Bethany Beach
Bethany Beach, Delaware
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 whatever you pack in and leave it better than you found it.
Hike the Sea Hawk Trail at Holts Landing State Park
Dagsboro, Delaware
5.0
1.4 mi
Holts 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. You'll also see beautiful views of the freshwater borrow pits throughout the forested sections. The...
Camp at Delaware Seashore State Park
Bethany Beach, Delaware
4.0
Delaware 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 historic station built in 1876 for use by the United States Lifesaving Service to respond to the alar...
Hike the Burton Island Trail
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
3.6
1.5 mi
The 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 salt marshes with open views of the bays. Keep your eyes open for horseshoe crabs, osprey and other ma...
Bike the Junction and Breakwater Trail
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
5.76 mi
/ 59 ft gain
The 5.8 mile Junction and Breakwater Trail connects the resort towns of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. The trail follows a section of the old Penn Central Rail Line, which transported passengers between Lewes and Rehoboth in the mid-1800s.
Today, the trail offers a beautiful tour of the marshes, farmland, and forests that lie beyond the usual tourist stops. Suitable for biking, hiking, running, and...
Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City, Maryland
4.54 mi
/ 39 ft gain
Ocean City Boardwalk is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Ocean City, Maryland.
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