Cape Henlopen State Park · DE
Walking Dunes Trail
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Today
Great day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Great day for mountain biking.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 73°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 33 min of daylight — You need at least 52 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.45 mi
- Elevation gain
- 107 ft
- Surface
- paved
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.7653, -75.0891 — 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 Walking Dunes Trail?
Walking Dunes Trail is a 2.45-mile route with 107 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 Walking Dunes Trail?
Walking Dunes Trail is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Walking Dunes Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Walking Dunes 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.