Hiking Trails & Parks in Delaware
843 mapped trails and 8 parks across Delaware. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Delaware
Delaware has 843 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
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.