Burton Island Nature Trail

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Delaware · sussex County

Burton Island Nature Trail

Short bay-side nature trail with estuary views.

Rating

Length

1.7 mi

Difficulty

3

County

sussex

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About This Trail

Short bay-side nature trail with estuary views. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Delaware launch set across coastal, wetland, and northern forest routes.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.6126121, -75.0835147

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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Burton Island Nature Trail in SUSSEX County, Delaware. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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