Delawareans are lucky to live in a state that, generally, has pretty mild weather. Sure, there are sometimes blizzards in the winter and we’re no strangers to heatwaves, but it’s fairly easy to find a nice day to get outside in every month of the year. If you’d like to take a scenic hike in Delaware, here are a few of our favorite trails that you can enjoy each month of the year.
January - Brandywine Creek State Park
Facebook / Brandywine Creek State Park Brandywine Creek State Park in Wilmington is scenic all year long, but in the winter, it’s full of sledders after a fresh snow. It’s also one of the best places to go after a winter storm. Brandywine Creek State Park, 41 Adams Dam Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA
February - Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Flickr / James O’Guinn Winter sunrises in Delaware are notoriously gorgeous, so make plans to get up early and go see one at Bombay Hook. You can bundle up and hike around, or explore via the Auto Trail. Bombay Hook, Delaware 19977, USA
March - Jack A. Markell Trail
Facebook / Delaware Greenway In March, we’re treated to a handful of warm days after a chilly winter. Another one of the best hikes in Delaware is along the beautiful Jack A. Markell Trail. Here you can traverse along the boardwalk (and without any mud!) on foot or via bike along scenic marshland. Jack A. Markell Trail, New Castle, DE, USA
April - Mt. Cuba Center
Facebook / Mt. Cuba Center Every April, the Mt. Cuba Center hosts their Wildflower Celebration! Come see the beautiful native gardens in bloom while also getting a little bit of a leisurely walk to work off all those sedentary winter pounds. Mt Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA
May - Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Flickr / Judy Gallagher The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful spot to get a taste of beach weather on a warm day in May. Walk along the beach or trails, or drop in for the first paddle of the year. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 11978 Turkle Pond Rd, Milton, DE 19968, USA
June - Blackbird Creek
AllTrails / Brian Kane In June, you’ll definitely want to visit Blackbird Creek. This state forest area is a great spot for remote, primitive camping, and the weather in June is typically perfect for such an adventure. As far as Delaware hiking trails go, this one is a popular favorite! Blackbird Creek Reserve, 801 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734, USA
July - Assawoman Bay Wildlife Area
Flickr / Lee Cannon In July, ditch the busy beaches and hang out on the bays. The Assawoman State Wildlife Area is a great place to hang out and enjoy some beach time–and without fighting for a parking spot! Assawoman Wildlife Area, 37604 Mulberry Landing Rd, Frankford, DE 19945, USA
August - Trap Pond State Park
Flickr / Mike Mahaffie In August, it’s time to go kayaking and there’s no better place to enjoy it than at stunning Trap Pond State Park. What makes it unique is that here you can try out a water trail instead of a hiking trail, while also enjoying a break from the brutal summer sun. Trap Pond State Park, 33587 Baldcypress Lane, Laurel, DE 19956, USA
September - Michael Castle Trail along the C&D Canal
Flickr / Lee Cannon When the weather begins to cool down, it is the perfect time of year to visit the C&D Canal. Did you know that the Canal is the best place to go looking for fossils in Delaware? Michael Castle Trail, South Lum’s Pond Parking, Bear, DE 19701, USA
October - Lums Pond State Park
Facebook / Lums Pond State Park Lums Pond State Park is a great spot for fall foliage viewing. Plan to spend some time walking around the water and taking it all in. This is some of the best scenery in northern Delaware! Lums Pond State Park, 1068 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701, USA
November - Auburn Valley State Park
Facebook / Marshall Steam Museum & Friends of Auburn Heights Enjoy the fading fall foliage at Auburn Valley State Park, one of Delaware’s newest state parks. If it’s a chilly day out, you can spend time inside at the Marshall Steam Museum. Auburn Valley State Park, 3000 Creek Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA
December - Cape Henlopen State Park
Facebook / Cape Henlopen State Park Winter at the beach is something special in Delaware. So you absolutely must visit Cape Henlopen State Park. Here you can experience the charming sleepy town of Lewes, as well as enjoy the views of the icy bay and stunning winter skies. Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware 19958, USA
Have you ever hiked in any of these 12 places? If so, which ones did you like best? Do you have any other favorite places to go for a hike in Delaware? We’d love to hear if you’re more of a Sussex County explorer, or prefer the DuPont Corridor! Let’s chat in the comments.
Facebook / Brandywine Creek State Park
Brandywine Creek State Park in Wilmington is scenic all year long, but in the winter, it’s full of sledders after a fresh snow. It’s also one of the best places to go after a winter storm.
Brandywine Creek State Park, 41 Adams Dam Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA
Flickr / James O’Guinn
Winter sunrises in Delaware are notoriously gorgeous, so make plans to get up early and go see one at Bombay Hook. You can bundle up and hike around, or explore via the Auto Trail.
Bombay Hook, Delaware 19977, USA
Facebook / Delaware Greenway
In March, we’re treated to a handful of warm days after a chilly winter. Another one of the best hikes in Delaware is along the beautiful Jack A. Markell Trail. Here you can traverse along the boardwalk (and without any mud!) on foot or via bike along scenic marshland.
Jack A. Markell Trail, New Castle, DE, USA
Facebook / Mt. Cuba Center
Every April, the Mt. Cuba Center hosts their Wildflower Celebration! Come see the beautiful native gardens in bloom while also getting a little bit of a leisurely walk to work off all those sedentary winter pounds.
Mt Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA
Flickr / Judy Gallagher
The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful spot to get a taste of beach weather on a warm day in May. Walk along the beach or trails, or drop in for the first paddle of the year.
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 11978 Turkle Pond Rd, Milton, DE 19968, USA
AllTrails / Brian Kane
In June, you’ll definitely want to visit Blackbird Creek. This state forest area is a great spot for remote, primitive camping, and the weather in June is typically perfect for such an adventure. As far as Delaware hiking trails go, this one is a popular favorite!
Blackbird Creek Reserve, 801 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734, USA
Flickr / Lee Cannon
In July, ditch the busy beaches and hang out on the bays. The Assawoman State Wildlife Area is a great place to hang out and enjoy some beach time–and without fighting for a parking spot!
Assawoman Wildlife Area, 37604 Mulberry Landing Rd, Frankford, DE 19945, USA
Flickr / Mike Mahaffie
In August, it’s time to go kayaking and there’s no better place to enjoy it than at stunning Trap Pond State Park. What makes it unique is that here you can try out a water trail instead of a hiking trail, while also enjoying a break from the brutal summer sun.
Trap Pond State Park, 33587 Baldcypress Lane, Laurel, DE 19956, USA
When the weather begins to cool down, it is the perfect time of year to visit the C&D Canal. Did you know that the Canal is the best place to go looking for fossils in Delaware?
Michael Castle Trail, South Lum’s Pond Parking, Bear, DE 19701, USA
Facebook / Lums Pond State Park
Lums Pond State Park is a great spot for fall foliage viewing. Plan to spend some time walking around the water and taking it all in. This is some of the best scenery in northern Delaware!
Lums Pond State Park, 1068 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701, USA
Facebook / Marshall Steam Museum & Friends of Auburn Heights
Enjoy the fading fall foliage at Auburn Valley State Park, one of Delaware’s newest state parks. If it’s a chilly day out, you can spend time inside at the Marshall Steam Museum.
Auburn Valley State Park, 3000 Creek Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA
Facebook / Cape Henlopen State Park
Winter at the beach is something special in Delaware. So you absolutely must visit Cape Henlopen State Park. Here you can experience the charming sleepy town of Lewes, as well as enjoy the views of the icy bay and stunning winter skies.
Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware 19958, USA
If you’re looking for other wonderful outdoor adventures in Delaware, take a look at these 9 places that will bring out the explorer in you!
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Outdoor Fun in Delaware December 20, 2022 Lysa Allman-Baldwin Where can we find other Delaware hiking trails? Exciting Delaware hiking trails are abundant throughout The First State. Whether you’re looking for something short or long, easy or more strenuous, there’s a hike that will fit the bill. Here are a few the check out on your next hiking outing:
White Clay Creek State Park in Newark The Junction and Breakwater Trail from Lewes to Rehoboth The Northern Delaware Greenway in Wilmington
We’re looking for scenic places for a romantic getaway. If you’re looking for scenic places for a romantic getaway, there’s no better thing to do than go on a scenic drive. No matter where you go in Delaware, you’ll witness some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Try a few of these on for size, lovebirds:
The Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway The Nanticoke Heritage Byway
The Lewes, “Gateway to the Nation” Byway
Are there any places to go ice skating in Delaware in winter? If you like ice skating in Delaware, you’re in for a real treat! Here are two chilly but nevertheless fun places to lace up your skates and start twirling around:
The Centre Rink at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington The University of Delaware Ice Arenas in Newark
The OIYS Visitor Center
Outdoor Fun in Delaware
December 20, 2022
Lysa Allman-Baldwin
Where can we find other Delaware hiking trails? Exciting Delaware hiking trails are abundant throughout The First State. Whether you’re looking for something short or long, easy or more strenuous, there’s a hike that will fit the bill. Here are a few the check out on your next hiking outing:
White Clay Creek State Park in Newark The Junction and Breakwater Trail from Lewes to Rehoboth The Northern Delaware Greenway in Wilmington
We’re looking for scenic places for a romantic getaway. If you’re looking for scenic places for a romantic getaway, there’s no better thing to do than go on a scenic drive. No matter where you go in Delaware, you’ll witness some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Try a few of these on for size, lovebirds:
The Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway The Nanticoke Heritage Byway
The Lewes, “Gateway to the Nation” Byway
Are there any places to go ice skating in Delaware in winter? If you like ice skating in Delaware, you’re in for a real treat! Here are two chilly but nevertheless fun places to lace up your skates and start twirling around:
The Centre Rink at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington The University of Delaware Ice Arenas in Newark
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Exciting Delaware hiking trails are abundant throughout The First State. Whether you’re looking for something short or long, easy or more strenuous, there’s a hike that will fit the bill. Here are a few the check out on your next hiking outing:
- White Clay Creek State Park in Newark
- The Junction and Breakwater Trail from Lewes to Rehoboth
- The Northern Delaware Greenway in Wilmington
We’re looking for scenic places for a romantic getaway.
If you’re looking for scenic places for a romantic getaway, there’s no better thing to do than go on a scenic drive. No matter where you go in Delaware, you’ll witness some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Try a few of these on for size, lovebirds:
The Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway
The Nanticoke Heritage Byway
The Lewes, “Gateway to the Nation” Byway
Are there any places to go ice skating in Delaware in winter?
If you like ice skating in Delaware, you’re in for a real treat! Here are two chilly but nevertheless fun places to lace up your skates and start twirling around:
- The Centre Rink at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington
- The University of Delaware Ice Arenas in Newark
