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Top trails in Delaware (5)

Cape Henlopen SP
Easy
Gordons Pond Trail

Boardwalk through coastal marsh to ocean overlooks. 0 mi with about 50 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
6.0 mi
Gain:
50 ft
Type:
Out & Back
White Clay Creek SP
Moderate
Lenape & Twin Valley Loop

Best ridge-and-river loop in the state. 5 mi with about 400 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
5.5 mi
Gain:
400 ft
Type:
Loop
Brandywine Creek SP
Easy
Tulip Tree Woods

Old-growth tulip poplars steps from Wilmington. 5 mi with about 250 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
2.5 mi
Gain:
250 ft
Type:
Loop
Trap Pond SP
Easy
Cypress Point Trail

Northernmost stand of natural bald cypress in the US. 6 mi with about 30 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
4.6 mi
Gain:
30 ft
Type:
Loop
Killens Pond SP
Easy
Pondside Nature Trail

Easy lake loop ideal for families. 0 mi with about 50 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
3.0 mi
Gain:
50 ft
Type:
Loop