The Burton's Island Loop Trail offers a chance for hikers to lope around Delaware Seashore State Park.
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Burton's Island LoopĮnjoy a full view of nature's bounty so close to Rehoboth Beach that you can practically taste the saltwater spray. The Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge is accessible seven days a week, but can only be visited thirty minutes before sunrise until thirty minutes after the sun has set. Hike through trails of tidal salt and fresh water marsh, swamps and forests while witnessing hundreds of different plants and animal species, including more than 300 types of birds.ĭuring the spring months, water levels in the refuge are lowered via dikes, so shorebirds - including sandpipers and plovers - can feed on the marsh plants that grow near the waterbeds. Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge on the shore of Delaware Bay is 10,144 acres of a protected wildlife sanctuary that was initially created to provide shelter and protection for migratory birds as they travel the Atlantic Flyaway. The Museum and Historic Area give visitors a chance to see the different guns, barrack buildings and artillery parks - including a fortified 15,000 square foot chamber located underground. During the war, more than 2,500 soldiers were stationed at Fort Miles. The Fort Miles Historical Area houses a former World War II military base that was used through the early 1970s. While you're visiting this Delaware state park, consider stopping for a guided tour or open house of the Fort Miles Museum and Historical Area. Don't forget to take a walk along the picturesque fishing pier to catch spectacular views of the sky and water. Enjoy numerous beaches and bicycle loops, or catch the sunrise from Herring Point, where the Delaware Bay collides with the ocean, offering breathtaking views. Cape Henlopen is the ultimate Delaware hiking destination for anyone interested in the area's local World War II history and scenic trails. Explore Cape Henlopen State Park trails, like the Gordons Pond area, or journey more than two and a half miles of gently sloping sand dunes and hike your way 80 feet above the beaches on Walking Dunes Trail. There are several state parks with trails in Delaware, but Cape Henlopen is by far the best.
As the trail continues from Gordons Pond, it transitions into an elevated boardwalk that winds through salt marsh, coastal beach, dunes and more before transitioning back to the stone and leading hikers through a lush, wooded area. For a special look at the pond's natural plant and animal life - and for a beautiful photo opportunity - stop and enjoy one or both of the trail's two dedicated overlooks. The area is named for Gordons Pond, a 900-acre salt water pond, that hikers can access while hiking the trail. The Gordons Pond State Park area - a trail that connects Lewes and Rehoboth - is located inside Cape Henlopen State Park and is accessible from both the Lewes and Rehoboth parking areas.
As you journey, keep an eye out for posted signs to learn more about the area's natural plants and wildlife. The Junction and Breakwater Trail is suitable for hikers, bicyclists and baby strollers. Observation Tower 7 was one of 11 fire control towers in the area used during World War II. The bridge offers a one-of-a-kind view of the glade, and hikers can access one of Delaware's most famous World War II observation towers, Observation Tower 7. This hiking path will take you through forests of conifer trees and offers spectacular coastal wetland views, including Holland Glade, which you can see from the long, 80-foot wooden railroad bridge that was originally constructed for the old Junction and Breakwater Railroad. Running from Gills Neck Road in Lewes, all the way to Rehoboth Beach, Junction and Breakwater Trailhead - which runs at just under six and a half miles - is a peaceful trek across crushed stone and asphalt that is accessible from multiple entry points.
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