Cape Henlopen State Park · DE
Junction & Breakwater Trail
A crushed-stone rail-trail on a 19th-century railroad bed connecting the beach towns of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, running through hardwood forest, open farm fields and wetland boardwalk sections.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 75°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: prime — 0.10" of rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 71 min of daylight — You need at least 78 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 99 ft
- Surface
- gravel
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.7282, -75.1106 — DE.
Park
Part of Cape Henlopen State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Junction & Breakwater Trail?
Junction & Breakwater Trail is a 6-mile route with 99 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.
What's the trail surface like at Junction & Breakwater Trail?
Junction & Breakwater Trail is crushed gravel or compacted aggregate — drains quickly, stays passable in wet weather. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Junction & Breakwater Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Junction & Breakwater Trail is in Cape Henlopen 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.