We have been visiting Delaware for the last couple years, and I have wanted to visit Cape Henlopen State Park and go biking there.
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park operates free bikes to use during the day.
You can check their website for information and hours.
Finding Cape Henlopen State Park is easy.
We used Google Maps and signs along the road.
This is a big park, and we got a map when we paid our entry fee. I believe it was $10 for an out of state vehicle to enter.
The bike barn rental building is right next to the Nature Center.
We stopped in the nature center to check out the exhibits, use the bathrooms, and reserve a bike (using a driver’s license).
We went out to the bike barn and got set up with bikes and helmets.
There is a variety of bikes, both kids and adults sizes. The bikes were in good condition and we were asked if we had any issues with the bikes when we returned them.
There are lots of places to check out in the park.
You can view a map of the park here: https://destateparks.com/wwwroot/maps/cape-henlopen/CapeHenlopenMap.pdf
We biked a short 3.3 mile trail (in red), but there are other trails for biking.
The bike paths are mostly flat, and are nicely paved. I would say the paths are very family friendly, and it was nice to enjoy a leisurely ride.
We took the paths to check out the beach.
We also checked out some of the lookout towers. As a World War II coastal defense site, there are towers in the park that you can climb.
We loved visiting the park and checking out the bikes and bike paths. It was nice to be able to rent bikes when we got there, which is wonderful if you travel and don’t want the hassle of bringing bikes.
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I haven’t been biking in ages! I really should. I enjoy it. This looks like a lovely trail.
This looks like so much fun! Delaware seems like such a fun friendly place to visit.
Biking at Cape Henlopen State Park sounds like an amazing experience! It’s great to hear that they offer free bike rentals through the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, making it accessible for everyone to explore the park on two wheels.
This place looks amzing and I am goign to look for somethign similar near me. I love going out for long bike rides and it is great excercise too! This place looks fabulous!
The biking trail at Henlopen State Park looks picturesque with its scenic views of the coastline and lush greenery. It seems like the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely bike ride surrounded by nature’s beauty.
this looks like an amazing park.. i will keep it in mind for when we visit the area
I’m adding this to my travel list. It looks so beautiful
This sounds like a great family bonding activity. Happy to know that the paths are nicely paved and the beach view is awesome. Thank you for sharing this.
This sounds like a fun way to spend an afternoon. I haven’t ridden a bike in so long though. I dunno if I can do it. Haha
oh wow, I would love to explore the area, it is beautiful…I love the biking trail, it is just amazing, I love it.
That is such a pretty area! We love riding our bikes out in parks like this. I’d love to go biking at Cape Henlopen.
This looks like such a quant place to bike through! I’ve not been to Cape before, but it looks like a lot of fun.
I love cycling! It looks like a great park to bike around and the bike hire sounds really great too. I love the look out towers and the beach path. We have a few great parks to bike round here in the UK too.
We’ve not had a chance to go biking properly since last year. It looks so peaceful and pretty there. I love that the bike paths are mostly flat as it would make it far easier for the kids.
There are few times when I feel I miss out as someone who can’t ride a bike but this would be one of them. It looks like a lovely trail x
This looks like a lovely trail to go out as a family, fresh air, lovely scenery and lots of family fun
This looks like an incredible spot to visit and I would love to go on a bike ride here! I loev riding my bike and sinding new places to ride is always fun! Thanks for sharing!
Looks like an amazing park to explore on foot or on bike! Thanks for sharing this great spot.
It is amazing to see your adventures biking at Cape Henlopen State Park. I loved looking through all of your photos and the maps, and your tips are so helpful!
What a lovely view too! Looks like a great place to explore and spend the day at now that the weather is warming up!
If I could ride a bike (I have Scoliosis so can’t balance well enough to), I would love to go for a cycle here. It looks like such a lovely little place to visit 🙂
The mention of free bike rentals courtesy of the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park adds a convenient and budget-friendly option for exploring the area. With straightforward directions on how to find the park, it promises a hassle-free and enjoyable experience for anyone looking to immerse themselves in nature and outdoor activities.
It looks like you’ve had lot of fun biking at the Cape Henlopen State Park. Love that you’ve given clear direction to where we can find the bike barn.
It must be an amazing experience biking there. I would love to go to this place someday with my family.