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The Red Loop Trail is one of three main trails in the Tybout Tract of the Blackbird State Forest in Delaware. This loop is located on the western half of the tract and takes you around the forest, crossing Blackbird Creek. This is a great hike for wildlife viewing. Animals from deer to snapping turtles can be seen here. If you wish to extend your hike, you can link the Red Loop Trail with the Blue or Yellow Loop Trails across the road. Hunting is permitted in season (with proper permits) in all Blackbird State Forest lands, including this one, so please be aware of when it is hunting season! When it doubt, wear orange!

Blackbird State Forest, spanning 6,000 acres across New Castle and Kent Counties in Delaware, offers 40 miles of trails for hiking, running, walking, cycling, and horseback riding, The forest is somewhat of a patchwork of different areas (there are ten tracts in total), but the Tybout Tract is the largest and most popular, and is where the headquarters and the Blackbird State Forest Education Center is located. The Tybout Tract includes a short wheelchair-accessible nature trail, making it inclusive for all visitors, in addition to several other, longer, popular hiking loops. Besides these activities, the forest supports hunting, fishing, picnicking, and primitive camping.

Panoramic views await at North Overlook, where sailboats drift lazily across glittering bay waters. This scenic vista point offers a perfect spot to pause and breathe in the fresh coastal air.

The Dog Beach at Downs Memorial Park is a swimming area for expert and novices, alike. A lot of beach areas don't allow for dog to be off-leash (much less go swimming), so this is a really popular spot for dog lovers and their furry friends.

From this spot you can admire the Bay Bridge while walking on the fine sandy beach.

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1962, and many migratory birds can be spotted here. A very wild and picturesque area.