Prickly Pear Trail – Fred Hudson Road Trail loop from Fenwick Island

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United States

Delaware

Sussex County

Prickly Pear Trail – Fred Hudson Road Trail loop from Fenwick Island

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Prickly Pear Trail – Fred Hudson Road Trail loop from Fenwick Island

02:06

36.6km

30m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.4 km for 114 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.27 km

Fenwick Island State Park

Highlight • Beach

This beautiful state park is found on the small strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and Little Assawoman Bay – Fenwick Island.

It's a great place for swimming and surfing, with showers, changing rooms and places to eat.

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17.4 km

Bethany Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

This is a peaceful place to breath in the salty ocean air and relax. Bethany Beach boasts golden sands, tax-free shopping and excellent restaurants. Bear in mind that you're only …

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22.6 km

Prickly Pear Trail

Highlight • Trail

Sandy and fun, the singletrack and doubletrack trail is a mix of sand, grass, and lush mats of pine needles. The Prickly Pear Trail is a beautiful, scenic trail on …

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24.0 km

Delaware Seashore State Park Fresh Pond

Nature Reserve

25.4 km

Fred Hudson Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In contrast to the Prickly Pear Trail, this trail that runs to Fred Hudson Road is more hardpacked and tighter singletrack. This is super fun riding fast on my gravel bike. Zippy, but too short!

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34.9 km

Assawoman Bay

Highlight • Lake

This lagoon separates Ocean City and Delmarva. It's an incredibly peaceful place that's perfect for a picnic and wildlife spotting. You'll find long stretches of marsh grasses along the bay shores and pine woods. There are also heaps of birds!

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36.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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