Best Canoeing in Delaware

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Delaware, Sussex County

00 :17 hrs
0.6 mi
0.68620706 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Turkle Pond is a very peaceful and quiet area with spectacular views.

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Delaware, Sussex County

01 :21 hrs
3 mi
0.9794357 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This route explores the vast marsh and Shell Beach Pond.

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Delaware, Sussex County

03 :21 hrs
7.5 mi
0.5675396 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This self-guided trail leads you into the heart of a salt water marsh on the Prime Hook Creek. The views and scenery are spectacular and there are many exploring opportunities.

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Delaware, Sussex County

00 :59 hrs
2.2 mi
1.1920929e-7 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This route explores Stickweed Pond and Twin Pond where you will find solitude and great views. The salt marsh vegetation is rich and great to explore.

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Delaware, Sussex County

02 :08 hrs
4.8 mi
0.9753398 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This route follows Prime Hook Creek and winds through a chain of several ponds before reaching Wilson Pond and Goose Pond near Prime Hook Road.

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Delaware, Sussex County

00 :49 hrs
1.8 mi
1.9297915 ft
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Trussum Pond is located just 6 miles from Laurel, in Sussex County. It is a spectacular destination for paddling and has a great fishing population as well. Delaware has some of the northernmost Bald Cypress trees in the nation and Trussum Pond is the best place to see these stately trees. You will paddle through a maze of gorgeous Bald Cypress trees which grow right out of the water. It is a very unique and beautiful location.

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Delaware, Sussex County

02 :49 hrs
6.3 mi
0.93838096 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Here you will wind through the vast marsh visiting several ponds and finally reaching Petersfield Island near Route 16.

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Delaware, Sussex County

00 :40 hrs
1.5 mi
0.987796 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This is a gorgeous place to paddle where you will find great views and lots of wildlife in a very quiet and peaceful area.

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Delaware, Dover

02 :01 hrs
4.5 mi
0.32479572 ft
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Silver Lake is surrounded by the city of Dover and is a beautiful place to take a break from fast-paced urban life. The area’s wildlife and rich history of the “First State’s” capital city along with the cultural opportunities combine to make Silver Lake a destination for everyone. The lake covers about 167 acres with a maximum depth of nine feet and an average depth of four feet. It is popular for swimming, boating, fishing, and many other recreational opportunities ranging from NASCAR racing to birdwatching nearby.

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Delaware, Sussex County

02 :34 hrs
5.7 mi
2.9396753 ft
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Red Mill Pond is a gorgeous lake in Nassau. It is surrounded by beautiful homes and great residential neighborhoods. Tall hardwood trees fill the shorelines and offer pretty scenery and spectacular foliage in the fall. The lake is great for fishing, paddling, boating, and swimming. There is easy access to paddle Old Mill Creek which winds through vast marshlands.

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