Cape Henlopen State Park - Pinelands Trail - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Cape Henlopen State Park - Pinelands Trail |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Delaware |
| Nearby Town: | Lewes |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Located one mile east of Lewes, 1/2 mile past the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 3.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Cape Henlopen State Park |
| Trails Used: | Pinelands Nature Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Cape Henlopen State Park 42 Cape Henlopen Drive Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645-8983 Campground (302) 645-2103 |
| Best Season: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Cape Henlopen State Park is located on the coast of Delaware near Lewes, and the 5193-acre park has beaches, campsites, and the historic Henlopen Lighthouse which once guided vessels through the treacherous bay waters (but is no longer in service). The U.S. Military established a military base at Cape Henlopen in 1941 with the onset of World War II and bunkers and gun emplacements were camouflaged among the dunes. A concrete observation tower was built during this time, and it still offers 360 degree views of the surrounding area. The three mile Pinelands Nature Trail is a paved route that loops around the park and it is a good way to explore the park and its beaches, old bogs, drained wetlands, and mature pine woods. |
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