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

About This Trail

This 1.7-mile loop on Burton Island Nature Preserve features raised boardwalks crossing salt marshes with open views of Indian River Bay, providing important nesting habitat for Diamondback Terrapins. Best hiked in fall through early spring to avoid summer insects, the trail passes through grassland and wetland margins with chances to spot osprey, herons, and marsh wildlife.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.6126121, -75.0835147

Getting There

From Rehoboth Beach, take Route 1 south to Delaware Seashore State Park at 39415 Inlet Road. The Burton Island Nature Trail parking is at the north end of Indian River Marina inside the park.

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