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Dunes lookout – Gordon's Pond loop from Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Dunes lookout – Gordon's Pond loop from Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

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4.7

(8537)

18,436

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Dunes lookout – Gordon's Pond loop from Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

00:49

16.9km

40m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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87 m

Cape Henlopen

Highlight • Beach

With a mix of dunes, water and tweeting birds, Cape Henlopen is a wonderful place to explore. You can cycle along miles of trails here, flanked by wildflowers on either side. There are two lighthouses too.

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909 m

American Discovery Trail Eastern Terminus

Highlight • Trail

Cape Henlopen State Park is the eastern terminus for the American Discovery Trail. The park is where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay. It is popular for it's sandy beaches and great trails.

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4.44 km

Dunes lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

A magnificent observation point to enjoy the views of the dunes and the flora and fauna that grow on them.

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6.98 km

Gordon's Pond outlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Watch carefully as there are tight curves so it is hard to see or pass there.

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7.02 km

Gordon's Pond and Fire Tower

Highlight • Lake

7.68 km

Gordon's Pond

Highlight • Lake

Gordon's Pond is a small reservoir located within Cape Henloen State Park. There is an official overlook platform from the southwestern banks that is a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

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9.56 km

View of the Salt Marsh (Gordons Pond Trail)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bring your binoculars! The views out over the salt marsh from here make it a good spot to look for birds.

As you continue along Gordons Pond Trail from here, …

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13.8 km

Beach access

Highlight • Beach

This is a good access point to the beach, in case you want to relax for a while during the cycling tour.

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16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

6.27 km

2.44 km

410 m

Surfaces

7.75 km

5.32 km

3.68 km

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Dunes lookout – Gordon's Pond loop from Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Cape Henlopen

American Discovery Trail Eastern Terminus

Dunes lookout

Gordon's Pond outlook

Gordon's Pond and Fire Tower

Gordon's Pond

View of the Salt Marsh (Gordons Pond Trail)

Beach access

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