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Dunes lookout – Gordon's Pond loop from Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

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Delaware

Sussex County

Dunes lookout – Gordon's Pond loop from Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Hard

3.0

(21)

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Dunes lookout – Gordon's Pond loop from Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

01:51

17.3km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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87 m

Cape Henlopen

Highlight • Beach

With a mix of dunes, water and tweeting birds, Cape Henlopen is a wonderful place to explore. You can cycle along miles of trails here, flanked by wildflowers on either side. There are two lighthouses too.

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3.12 km

Dunes in the pine forest

Highlight • Natural

Sometimes sand, blown by the wind, forms small patches on the road. Watch out for this sand, if there is any, on bends.

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6.23 km

Dunes lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

A magnificent observation point to enjoy the views of the dunes and the flora and fauna that grow on them.

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8.82 km

Gordons Pond Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

In this spot it's possible to admire the immense Gordon's Pond. A truly fascinating place!

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9.27 km

View of the Salt Marsh (Gordons Pond Trail)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bring your binoculars! The views out over the salt marsh from here make it a good spot to look for birds.

As you continue along Gordons Pond Trail from here, …

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9.49 km

Gordon's Pond

Highlight • Lake

Gordon's Pond is a small reservoir located within Cape Henloen State Park. There is an official overlook platform from the southwestern banks that is a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

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12.3 km

Gordons Pond Trail Observation Deck

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Bring your binoculars! The views out over the salt marsh from here make it a good spot to look for birds. The boardwalks along the trail can get narrow sometimes, but they're all very walkable.

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16.4 km

American Discovery Trail Eastern Terminus

Highlight • Trail

Cape Henlopen State Park is the eastern terminus for the American Discovery Trail. The park is where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay. It is popular for it's sandy beaches and great trails.

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17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

2.36 km

1.67 km

1.29 km

534 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

3.67 km

3.62 km

1.38 km

541 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Dunes lookout – Gordon's Pond loop from Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

Cape Henlopen

Dunes in the pine forest

Dunes lookout

Gordons Pond Overlook

View of the Salt Marsh (Gordons Pond Trail)

Gordon's Pond

Gordons Pond Trail Observation Deck

American Discovery Trail Eastern Terminus

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