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Walking Dunes Trail Cape Henlopen
Interpretive loop through migrating dune systems and maritime forest.
Herring Point Dune Spur
Sandy spur route to shoreline overlooks and dune habitat.
Fort Miles Historic Trail
Historic loop near WWII observation towers and coastal defenses.
About This Trail
This 3-mile point-to-point trail in Cape Henlopen State Park links beach areas and elevated bluffs with views of the Atlantic and Delaware Bay. The route passes through dune habitat and sandy terrain that adds moderate challenge, connecting to the park’s WWII observation tower and popular surf-fishing areas at Herring Point beach.
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Nearby Trails
Walking Dunes Trail Cape Henlopen
Interpretive loop through migrating dune systems and maritime forest.
Herring Point Dune Spur
Sandy spur route to shoreline overlooks and dune habitat.
Fort Miles Historic Trail
Historic loop near WWII observation towers and coastal defenses.
Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier Loop Trail
Easy coastal loop with dune views and shoreline access near the pier.
Cape Henlopen Breakwater South Spur
Moderate connector route through maritime forest and beach-edge terrain.
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