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Delaware Outdoor Trail SC875

4.8 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in Lewes, Delaware · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Delaware Outdoor Trail SC875's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24hScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Trail and beachside park for fishing and relaxing, plus views of sunrises and sunsets.

What runners say about Delaware Outdoor Trail SC875

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (90 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Great for families with calm surf, wide clean beaches and lots of sun.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Great shoreline location for scenic dawn or dusk photographs.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Or, you can slip off your shoes, take a peaceful stroll along the beach.”

Wonderful little walks to head to the beach. If you drive to the beach the parking is tight as the lot is small. At beach there is no bath house only portable bathrooms. Not really a problem if you are local.

★★★★★ — Ariel , Sep 2021

Nice place to visit! Went on nature walk with a gentleman from the nature reserve.

★★★★★ — Kerri , Aug 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 90 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Great shoreline location for scenic dawn or dusk photographs.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“If you drive to the beach the parking is tight as the lot is small.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“At beach there is no bath house only portable bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at Delaware Outdoor Trail SC875

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Delaware Outdoor Trail SC875

2658 Cedar St, Lewes, DE 19958

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.