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PINELANDS TRAIL
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| 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.
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