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The Junction & Breakwater Trail lies between the resort towns of Lewes and Rehoboth and is Delaware’s third and longest rail-trail. It gets its name from the rail line that ran between the towns in the mid-1800s. A section of the trail follows the old railbed. The trail is 12 feet wide and 3.6 miles long with a crushed stone surface. It is bordered by a variety of landscapes ranging from thick canopies of gigantic oak trees and pines to rolling farmland and marshlands. It is easy to forget how close you are to commercial Rt.1. The foliage display makes this a lovely autumn ride right into November. The northern trailhead is located at the newly restored, historic Wolfe House. There is a 56 car parking lot, restrooms, information center, and bike racks. From here, heading north, the trail is mostly shaded and travels for .5 miles to Wolfe Glade and a wooden bridge from which astounding views of the coastal wetlands can be seen. Note the World War II observation tower in the distance. One mile south of the trailhead, an 80 ft. long, restored railroad bridge crosses Holland Glade. Here you get great views of the the surrounding tidal marshland and waterways. South of the bridge, the trail departs from the old rail bed and continues through woods and fields for another 1.5 miles to the southern trailhead. Before arriving at the southern trailhead, you'll come to a three-way junction. The best option at this time is the right spur, which leads to outlets in Rehoboth where you can stops for refreshments to fuel your ride back. Going straight leads to Holland Glade Road, which connects to Route 1. We don't recommend this, as during the summer, busy Route 1 can be dangerous for cyclists. The left spur travels for about 3/4 miles through woods before emerging into a residential area. Future phases of trail building will extend the trail south to Rehoboth and north to Lewes.
Other Area Attractions: There is a reason this trail is popular with beach-goers. In the area, a bit further north is Cape Henlopen State Park where you can access other bike and hiking paths, or relax and swim at one of the two beautiful life-guarded swimming beaches. (see Other Area Trails above for details).
Rehoboth: Delaware's largest Atlantic beach resort town can be lots of fun if you are looking for a fun, activity filled "Fun in the Sun" beach vacation. You will find no lack of water sport actvities, including parasailing. There are lots of boutique shops, tax-free outlet stores, galleries, restaurants, ice cream parlors, B&B's and hotels. After your ride, stroll along the mile-long boardwalk which spans the length of Rehoboth Beach. Bikes are allowed on the boardwalk during the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. from May 15th through September 15th. Adult bike riders are not permitted on the sidewalks at any time. For regulations concerning children, under 12, check with local officials or tourist information centers. For a romantic get-away, come during the quieter off-season .
For more information: Cape Henolopen State Park Phone: (302) 645-8983
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