Cape Henlopen State Park · DE
Pinelands Nature Trail
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Today
Workable day for hiking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 73°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 33 min of daylight — You need at least 68 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.26 mi
- Elevation gain
- 9 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.7809, -75.0955 — 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 Pinelands Nature Trail?
Pinelands Nature Trail is a 1.26-mile route with 9 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Pinelands Nature Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Pinelands Nature 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.