Smyrna, Delaware
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Wildlife Trail Parking Area, Maryland
Explore Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
1 miAlthough the trails at Eastern Neck may be small in size (the longest is just over a mile) they're big on sights. It's practically impossible to visit the refuge and not see wildlife, particularly the dizzying number of avian species here. Visit during the winter to see the majestic Tundra Swan, ...Read more -
Wye Mills, Maryland
Kayak around Wye Island NRMA
With over 2,400 acres of managed land, Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area is the perfect spot to explore via the water. There is a public boat launch in Wye Landing near the island, put in your boat there and head south a little to connect with the island's coast. To fully circle the i...Read more -
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Hike the Meadow Garden at Longwood Gardens
1.7 mi / 3 ft gainLongwood Gardens, located in Kennet Square Pennsylvania, is one of the premier horticultural display gardens in the country. Explore over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, wetlands, and floral displays. Don't miss the Meadow Garden Trail!The Meadow Garden features an 86 acre expanse of native pl...Read more -
Woodbine, New Jersey
Camp at Belleplain State Forest
4.0A fun place for all things nature, from a easy nature walk to camping! Entrance fees are charged per vehicle from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Lake Nummy is available for swimmers. There are picnic tables and grills and a concession stand (open in summer) on the beach. Camping is open a...Read more -
Baltimore, Maryland
Paddle Dundee Creek
1.5 miFollow the main entrance road down and to the right of the nature center to a turn around loop, where a car can be temporarily parked to unload/load boats onto the pier. You can launch canoes and kayaks on the end of the pier which goes directly out to Dundee Creek. From the launch site, paddlers...Read more -
Bel Air, Maryland
Hike the Deer Creek Trail
5.02 miBecause Palmer State Park is still under development (with no timeline given for its completion), there are only a few trails that meander through this 555-acre reserve. Palmer's official website offers a not-so-helpful topographical map, but the easiest way into the park that I could find was ne...Read more -
Kingsville, Maryland
Hike the Jerusalem Village Trail & Jericho Covered Bridge Trail
4.3 mi / 341 ft gainThis is a moderately rated hike that features a river and quite a few hilly sections. The trail is known to be rather muddy, so be sure to wear appropriate waterproof footwear. Note that some sections of the trail are not well marked. You may want to review a map before embarking. There is park...Read more -
Lewes, Delaware
The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park
5.0The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park is unique because the sandy peninsula separates the Delaware Bay from the Atlantic ocean, and curves in a way that the sun sets directly over the water on the Bay side even though you’re on the east coast. On the Delaware Bay side, you'll get an excellent v...Read more -
Edgemere, Maryland
Hike the Black Marsh Trail at North Point State Park
2.5 miFirst, a few disclaimers: The parking lot may be "at capacity" if you choose to visit the park in the summer. Do not despair; there is an auxiliary lot of sorts just near the gate.The park may be "full" but chances are you'll have the trails to yourself. Most people are here to hang in the design...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
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
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 -
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Hike the White Trail in Ridley Creek State Park
2.55 mi / 450 ft gainThe white trail is the only true loop hike in the park. Strangely enough, it has no official trailhead. You can gain access to the trail from either Pavilion/picnic are #9 or Pavilion/picnic area #16. I chose picnic area #9 and hiked in a clockwise direction. This section starts very close to and...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 -
Annapolis, Maryland
Photograph the Frozen Bay at Sandy Point
The winter is the perfect time to explore this park as it does not draw in many visitors like it does in the summer months. You can walk along the sandy shores to photograph both the Chesapeake Bay Bridge as well as the bay itself. This is a very easy walk and could take you under 10 minutes and ...Read more