Trap Pond State Park · DE
American Holly Trail
Short crushed-stone nature trail through hardwood forest of loblolly pine, bald cypress and its namesake American holly; a scenic alternative to the park's longer loops.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 77°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − 15 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 7 ft
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.5213, -75.4780 — DE.
Park
Part of Trap Pond State Park.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is American Holly Trail?
American Holly Trail is a 0.7-mile route with 7 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages American Holly Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
American Holly Trail is in Trap Pond State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.