Walking Dunes Trail – Dunes in the pine forest loop from Cape Henlopen State Park

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United States

Delaware

Sussex County

Walking Dunes Trail – Dunes in the pine forest loop from Cape Henlopen State Park

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Walking Dunes Trail – Dunes in the pine forest loop from Cape Henlopen State Park

02:43

10.7km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.08 km

Walking Dunes Trail

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful path to walk along just a few steps from the beach.

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2.87 km

Dunes in the pine forest

Highlight • Natural

Sometimes sand, blown by the wind, forms small patches on the road. Watch out for this sand, if there is any, on bends.

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3.21 km

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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6.79 km

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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7.25 km

American Discovery Trail — Eastern Terminus

Highlight • Beach

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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10.7 km

End point

Parking

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