Delaware’s beaches are great, if you love roasting in the sun! Some of us aren’t a fan of laying out like a lobster, so we head to the cooler areas of the First State when the mercury rises. One of the best places to enjoy the great outdoors without absolutely melting is White Clay Creek State Park in Newark.
White Clay Creek State Park features miles of shady trails that wind up and down over 3,000 acres of preserved land.
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As you meander through this state park, you’ll pass meadows, fields, abandoned farmsteads and encounter hills, bridges, and historic markers.
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If you head up the Boundary Line Trail, you’ll get to see the markers that helped establish Delaware’s boundary with Pennsylvania, and even the Mason-Dixon Line.
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No matter where you go, tall, towering trees provide just enough shade to protect you from the sizzling summer sun.
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Along the way, you’ll be greeted with the babbling currents of White Clay Creek.
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On the hottest days of the year, there’s nothing more refreshing than a quick dip in the creek. It’s shallow and gentle enough for anyone to walk through.
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After your day hike is complete, sit down under a shaded pavilion to enjoy a picnic dinner, and stick around for one of White Clay Creek’s summer evening concerts.
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Find the White Clay Creek Visitor’s Center at 750 Thompson Station RdNewark, DE 19711 to begin your journey!
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For a few more great Delaware hiking suggestions, read 7 Low-Key Hikes In Delaware With Amazing Payoffs.
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