Two Cape Henlopen Trails to Close for Repairs

Junction and Breakwater Trail to Close Starting March 9, Followed by Gordons Pond Trail; Both Will be Closed Weekdays Only, Reopening for Weekend Use
The Junction and Breakwater Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park will close weekdays starting March 9 for repairs. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the Junction and Breakwater Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park will be periodically closed for about three weeks - weekdays only - beginning Monday, March 9. Once those repairs are complete, the Gordons Pond Trail will close for about two weeks to repair small sections breeched by high tide. The trails will reopen to the public on weekends during this timeframe.

Work on the Junction and Breakwater Trail will involve replacing fencing along the causeway, regrading the trails' edges and resurfacing the trails with stone dust. During the project, the trail will be inaccessible north of the Outlets parking area to the connection in the Hawkseye community on weekdays.

Following completion of the Junction and Breakwater Trail, work will begin on the Gordons Pond Trail to excavate and repair small sections damaged by high tides. The trail will be closed north of the Gordons Pond Parking Area to the southern limit of the elevated walkway from Herring Point on weekdays.

For more information on the trail closures and to confirm when the trails are open at Cape Henlopen State Park, visit the destateparks.com/find-a-trail webpage or check the park's social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

About DNREC
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state's natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation oversees more than 26,000 acres in 17 state parks and the Brandywine Zoo and the Indian River Marina. For more information, visit the website and connect with @DelawareDNREC on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) or LinkedIn.

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Delaware State Parks is celebrating 75 years of outdoor adventures and lasting memories. What began in 1951 with three parks has grown into a system that now includes 17 state parks, 22 nature preserves, the Brandywine Zoo and the Indian River Marina - together protecting more than 27,000 acres. In 2026, the division will honor the people, parks and partners who built this legacy and invite visitors to join in inspiring exploration, discovery and a deeper connection to the outdoors for generations to come.

Media contact: Beth Kuhles-Heiney, [email protected]; Michael Globetti, [email protected]

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