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There 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 muddy and covered in water due to the low lying areas and surrounding bogs. It sometimes requires maneuvering through and around trail areas that are completely covered in water. Trust me, it's worth it! This is a beautiful walk through a unique, sandy pine forest. There are four species of pine, including loblolly, Virginia, pitch and black, as well as cranberry bogs. The trail consists of packed and loose sand, mostly covered in pine needles. The trail is not marked very well and because the trail and surrounding areas are covered in pine needles, it's easy to wander off the trail. No worries though, it's not a large enough area to get seriously lost in. Downed branches will line the trail in some places as well as some bright green blazes on trees to keep you on track. Look for the old artillery bunker which was built during World War ll. The trail to the top offers a nice view. There are two places you can easily hop off the trail for more sightseeing, one is Fort Miles Historical Area and the other will take you to the paved bike loop where there is an entrance to the beach. Both of these places are marked with trailhead signs. Be sure to look for deer along the trail and also in the field by the Nature Center parking lot!
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Hike the Pinelands Trail
This is a nice trail that winds through the maritime forest of Cape Henlopen State Park. Most people come to the park for the beach access, but if you are looking for a different environment, this trail is a great way to experience a side of the park that many visitors skip. There are lots of ticks, so check periodically! The trail can also become a little flooded after heavy rains.
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Cape Henlopen State Park Loop
Cape 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 during WWII, the park became a military base named Fort Miles. Today, Cape Henlopen draws millions of bea...
Kayak Cape Henlopen State Park
Cape Henlopen State Park is located at the mouth of the Delaware Bay where the Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Gaze over the sandy cape itself to see the Atlantic while paddling through the calmer bay water. During the summer months, it is common to see osprey, dolphins, or even schools of rays and skates gliding through the water below. Kayaks launch from the fishing pier beach. To access this b...
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, climb historical WWII towers, and more.  The campground is located minutes from the beach and histori...
The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park
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Hike the Walking Dunes Trail
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Gordons Pond Trail, Cape Henlopen SP
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