About this Event
DESCRIPTION: Experience walking around historic Lewes and the lower Delaware peninsula. Join us for one day or two days; your choice.Total mileage for the weekend is up to 27 miles - you decide how much you want to do.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT.
You can drive directly to Lewes or leave your car in Cape May and cruise on a beautiful 90-minute ferry ride. Free parking at the ferry terminal on both sides.
Ferry departs Saturday morning from Cape May to Lewes at 10:30 AM. You must be at the Cape May terminal by 10 am at the latest (or earlier) and bring your ID (driver's license or other government issued ID with your photo). You can park your car in Cape May and board as a foot passenger, or you can bring your car on the ferry. If you choose to bring your car you must reserve it ahead of time. Find more details here-https://www.cmlf.com
Saturday: Meet us at 12:15 PM in the ferry terminal lobby.
Walk 6-10 miles with us (or on your own). Explore the shops and eateries downtown, visit the Canal front park and Marina area. Walk the trails through Cape Henlopen State Park. Visit Fort Miles and stroll along the shore. If you're staying in Lewes, time to check in to your hotel. Dinner with the group or on your own. TBD.
Sunday: Meet us at 8 AM in the ferry terminal lobby.
Walk a 17-mile loop from the ferry terminal in Lewes to Rehoboth on the Gordons Pond Trail through Cape Henlopen State Park and Junction Breakwater Trail.
Where to stay: There are a few charming small hotels and several BnB's in the area. It's off season so hopefully prices are somewhat reasaonble.
There are camping options as well. For more information- : http://destateparks.com, or call - 302 645 8983. If you're interested in camping out, make your reservations here: https://destateparks.com/Reservations/Cabins.
Group Dinner Sat. Night: Depending on how many join us we might be able to plan a group dinner (your own tab) on Sat night. We will survey the group a week or so prior to the event to determine if this is doable. If not, there are amazing restaurants in the area to choose from - something for everyone.
Return Trip: If you choose to return on Sunday, there is a later ferry at 7:45 pm and sometimes one at 6:15 as well...TBD.
Terrain: Sidewalk, flat trails, beach.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate depending on how far you choose to walk.
Pace: 3-3.5 MPH.
Category: Seashore, state park trail, historic area and scenic.
Coordinators: Ed Purcell ([email protected]) and Ilene Silver ([email protected].
Questions? Email [email protected] or once you've registered you can email via Eventbrite as well.
FreeWalkers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization led by volunteers and supported by your donations. Thank you.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cape May-Lewes Ferry, 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, United States
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