Fresh Pond John Smith Trail
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Delaware · sussex County

Fresh Pond John Smith Trail

Easy pondside trail with birding and wetland interpretive views.

Rating
Length
1.8 mi
Difficulty
1
County
sussex
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About This Trail

Easy pondside trail with birding and wetland interpretive views. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Delaware wave 2 launch set.

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Coordinates: 38.5262, -75.0745
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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Fresh Pond John Smith Trail in SUSSEX County, Delaware. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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