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  • Lewes, Delaware

    Cape Henlopen State Park Loop

    4.8
    6.83 mi / 148 ft gain
    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 durin...
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  • Lewes, Delaware

    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...
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  • Georgetown, Delaware

    Camp at Redden State Forest

    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 maxim...
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  • Lewes, Delaware

    The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park

    5.0
    The 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...
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  • Milton, Delaware

    Pine Grove Loop

    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 t...
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  • Milton, Delaware

    Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge Loop

    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...
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  • Chincoteague, Virginia

    Wildlife Pond Loop

    5.0
    3.16 mi / 82 ft gain
    Wildlife Pond Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chincoteague, Virginia.
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  • Chincoteague, Virginia

    Photograph the Assateague Lighthouse

    3.3
    0.25 mi / 25 ft gain
    The majestic red and white-striped Assateague Lighthouse sits like a grand decoration on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge The coloring of a lighthouse, along with its particular pattern of flashing lights, is designed to make it highly visible to a boat in the adjacent ocean. The Assateague ...
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  • Cape May, New Jersey

    Cape May Point Trail

    1.79 mi / 36 ft gain
    Cape May Point Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Cape May, New Jersey.
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  • Milford, Delaware

    Kayak Griffith Lake

    Griffith Lake, located in Milford Delaware, is a peaceful spot for an easy, scenic paddle.  There is a free, public boat ramp just off the road where you can launch a kayak. The water itself is flat and calm, but offers great views of the surrounding forest, especially in the fall! Rentals are no...
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  • 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...
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  • Harrington, Delaware

    Kayak Killens Pond

    4.0
    Killens Pond State Park surrounds a 66-acre pond. Kayak, canoe, and peddle boat rentals are available from their boat dock. You can also bring your own water craft and launch it from the boat ramp.After entering the park, follow the road until you arrive at the nature center. Park in the nature c...
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  • Felton, Delaware

    Hike the Pondside Trail, Killens Pond SP

    2.79 mi / 318 ft gain
    Located in the heart of Kent County, Delaware, Killens Pond State Park features a 66 acre millpond, established in the late 1700s. Today, the park is a favorite destination for fishing, camping, hiking, and more. The Pondside Trail follows the circumference of the pond, and meanders through hard...
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  • Crisfield, Maryland

    Kayak Camp at Janes Island State Park

    5.0
    Everyone goes to the Eastern Shore. Few people get to experience the Bay like this. The journey out to the Long Point backcountry site is a bit arduous, especially if you haven't studied the tide charts (guilty). The last mile or so requires a paddle through rough, open waters. Crab and cruising...
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