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PINELANDS TRAIL
LOCATION:  East Central Delaware
HIKE STARTS:  Cape Henlopen State Park
HIKE ENDS:  Cape Henlopen State Park
TOTAL DISTANCE:  3 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  Roundtrip, Loop Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Easy
TRAILS USED:  Pinelands Nature Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate
TRIP TYPE:  Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Cape Henlopen State Park

HIGHLIGHTS:  Cape Henlopen State Park is located on the coast of Delaware near Lewes, and the 5193-acre park has beaches, campsites, and the historic Henlopen Lighthouse which once guided vessels through the treacherous bay waters (but is no longer in service).  The U.S. Military established a military base at Cape Henlopen in 1941 with the onset of World War II and bunkers and gun emplacements were camouflaged among the dunes.  A concrete observation tower was built during this time, and it still offers 360 degree views of the surrounding area.  The three mile Pinelands Nature Trail is a paved route that loops around the park and it is a good way to explore the park and its beaches, old bogs, drained wetlands, and mature pine woods.
 

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  July 4, 1994
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  July 4, 1994* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map*, park map, profile map*, TopoZone map
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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