Trap Pond State Park · DE
Bob Trail
Perimeter loop around Trap Pond with pondside views of its bald-cypress swamp, the northernmost natural stand of bald cypress in the U.S. Formerly the Loblolly Trail, renamed for trails advocate Bob Venables.
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
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Score breakdown
- ✓ 77°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- − 15 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 25 ft
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.5191, -75.4705 — 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 Bob Trail?
Bob Trail is a 4.6-mile route with 25 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 Bob Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Bob 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.