Rehoboth Beach/ Lewes Ride

This  ride from Gordon Pond State Park uses 2 trails connecting Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, with excursions into  Rehoboth Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park.  Optional lunch after ride.  Bring water, money for lunch and bike lock.  Rain cancels the ride.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:  Drive south on Route 1 until you pass the outlet centers outside of Rehoboth.  Turn left onto Rt.1 and after crossing the canal bridge take the 3rd exit from the traffic circle onto Columbia Avenue.  Go to the end and turn left onto N. Surf Avenue.  At the stop sign turn right onto Henlopen Avenue to the Gordon Pond State Park.  Park near the end of the park road.

From the intersection of DE-1 & US-113 in Milford, DE. Continue on DE-1 South for 24.53 mi. Turn slight left onto DE-1A (toward Rehoboth) & proceed 0.8 mi. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Columbia Av & proceed 1.0 mi. Turn left onto Surf Av and proceed 280 ft. Turn right onto Henlopen Av / Duneway / Ocean Dr (multiple name changes) & proceed 1.0 mi to the state park entrance booth. Continue 0.9 mi  to just before the pavilion circle, turn right into the northeast section of the huge parking area.

• Mode: Hiking and Biking
• Distance: 2.65 miles (one way)
• Difficulty: Easy
• Accessible: Yes