Are you looking for a great hike in Delaware that won’t leave you gasping for air and feeling sore the next day? Luckily, the First State’s lack of elevation means most of our hikes are easy as can be. One short loop trail near Fenwick Island offers great year-round hiking, and may even be best to explore in the off-season! Come visit Burtons Island in Sussex County and you’ll find yourself falling in love with Delaware’s coastal ecosystem.
Delaware’s coast is the perfect place for a scenic hike, and many of our state’s easiest trails are pleasant year-round.
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The Burtons Island trail is a 1.3-mile loop in Delaware Seashore State Park, tucked away along the Indian River Bay.
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Like many coastal marsh trails, you’ll be following a boardwalk on your route. That makes this trail fairly accessible and easy to navigate!
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Keep an eye out for wildlife on your walk. Many shorebirds call these marshes home, and you may spot turtles and other critters, too!
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Burtons Island is pleasant to explore all year long, but you may want to avoid it during the heat of summer, or at dusk and dawn when the bugs are bad in the spring and fall.
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Burtons Island is so peaceful and quiet, you’ll feel like you have it all to yourself. While many spots in Delaware Seashore State Park offer this kind of serenity, the landscape of Burtons Island is truly special.
AllTrails / Mark Macon
With a mix of forest and marsh trails, you’ll see so much in just a short walk!
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The view of the Indian River Inlet is just icing on the cake of this scenic, easy hike in Delaware. No matter what time of year, this is a beautiful place to spend the day.
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Take a peek at the AllTrails page for this simple seaside hike and you’ll find a map and current condition information.
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