Sussex County, Delaware
205 hiking trails · 1parks & campgrounds · 14 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County is home to 205 mapped hiking trails and 1 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 14 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Sussex County
Up to 201 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Sussex County
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Sample Parks in Sussex County
Sample Trails in Sussex County
Hiking guides for Delaware
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Sussex County.
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.