Hiking Trails & Parks in Delaware
846 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 8 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Delaware. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Delaware
Delaware has 846 mapped hiking trails and 8 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 15 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 15 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Delaware
A spatially-sampled view of 59 trail and park locations across Delaware’s counties.
Delaware Counties
Top 15 counties shown — 15 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Delaware
Parks & Campgrounds in Delaware
Longest Trails in Delaware
Curated Guides for Delaware
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Delaware?
Yes — we have 846 mapped hiking and walking trails in Delaware, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Delaware for families?
10th Avenue near Pitman is one of the best family picks in Delaware — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Delaware?
Each of the 846 trails in Delaware has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Delaware?
Delaware has 8 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (6 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Delaware?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Delaware right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Hiking guides & rankings for Delaware
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Delaware, Ranked
Delaware's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleDelaware's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Delaware trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Delaware
Ten gentle, well-marked Delaware trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Delaware
Delaware's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Delaware
Federal parks and recreation areas in Delaware ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Delaware: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Delaware's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.