Lums Pond State Park · DE
Swamp Forest Trail
A nearly 7-mile loop tracing the wooded, wetland shoreline of Lums Pond; mostly level with bridges and boardwalk sections, and shared by hikers and cyclists.
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Flood Watch issued July 27 at 2:15PM EDT until July 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Score breakdown
- · 79°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
- − 76 min of daylight — You need at least 83 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 6.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 147 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.5642, -75.7045 — DE.
Park
Part of Lums Pond State Park.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Swamp Forest Trail?
Swamp Forest Trail is a 6.5-mile route with 147 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 Swamp Forest Trail?
Swamp Forest Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Swamp Forest Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Swamp Forest Trail is in Lums 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.