Gordons Pond
Gordons Pond
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LRaven
Washington DC, DC67 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
One of my favorite spots! Whether wandering alone or walking with your dog or kids, this is a great spot! I make it a point to stop here whenever Im in Rehoboth.
Written 24 February 2024
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JakenBake89
Union Bridge, MD154 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Great place for birding, given the nearby sea shore and fresh water lakes, marsh areas, and pine forests. Easy walking/biking trails connect with Cape Henlopen State Park. Plenty of parking on this January holiday weekend.
Written 28 January 2024
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tammyBaltimore_Md
Baltimore, MD2,350 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Down the road a spell, is this remote beach, pretty sure it's a state park which it appears you have to pay to enter, but only summer months.
Worth a drive over from busier Rehoboth beach
Worth a drive over from busier Rehoboth beach
Written 30 October 2023
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Erica
Lindenhurst, NY19 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
It is a nice scenic route to bike. Not hilly, and my 5 year old was able to do it. Some great photo opportunities with beautiful scenery.
Written 8 August 2023
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Road43075044717
Newburgh, NY4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The trail is marked 2.6 miles, that is to the point and not round trip as far as I can tell. We walked a little over a half mile and it started to rain so we turned back. Our second attempt that afternoon we got to the first lookout point where the towers from WWII are visible but then turned back because of time and a dinner reservation. We never got to see the walkways others have posted. The pond was rather depleted of water. I think they drain it in spring. But still it was a lovely walk (we were the only walkers, lots of biker passing us by). Between the pond and the boardwalk, I got 12000 steps in one day, so that made me happy!
Written 25 March 2023
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Navigate528894
18 contributions
Dec 2022
Pretty little pond with a good variety of waterfowl. We were there early on a December morning, there was frost on everything which made it very pretty with the blue skies and sunshine. We didn't walk all the way around the pond but did enjoy the boardwalk and viewing platform.
Written 15 December 2022
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Luvs2Travel321
Sarasota, FL182 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
This is an amazing trail for biking! I went biking along here in the evening and the trail offered beautiful views and some shade. I would highly recommend checking it out.
Written 15 October 2022
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LPonch
Bethlehem, PA116 contributions
Sept 2022
Just a short bike ride from the end of the Rehoboth boardwalk, this is a really nice trail that totals about 10 miles round trip from Rehoboth Beach center of town, where we rented our bikes. We rode in the end of September when the weather was comfortable. It would be quite hot in the summer, as there are long stretches with very little shade. We loved it. The riding is easy on mostly fine gravel trails, with a nice long section of "boardwalk," a metal bridge-type structure that's fun to ride on. You can stop at a WWII observation tower and visit Fort Miles, an old Army fort with a small museum (we didn't go in) and some pretty impressive artillery guns to check out outside. There are benches here and there and at least one water fountain along the way. This ride was one of the highlights of our visit.
Written 30 September 2022
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Steve W
1 contribution
Aug 2022
this is a great walk, Unfortunately we hated the town. Like a strip mall. We found the people unfriendly and resentful of the tourists. As to the hike, it's laid out well. Great visuals of birds, marsh, and the ocean beyond. If you can tolerate Rehoboth, the Pond is worth it.
Written 26 September 2022
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Tom L
Fairview, PA10 contributions
Sept 2022
We skipped the beach there and hiked the trail over to the pond. It's a nice hike but if on foot watch out for the bikers! Most of them were polite but a few came around corners too quickly.
Written 19 September 2022
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Are there tire pumps?
Ellen M
Honolulu, HI25 contributions
There are manual ones, but they never seem to work. Better to bring your own! Same for tools - they have some but not usually the ones you need.
Are leashes dogs welcomed here?
Sue M
Macungie, PA42 contributions
I saw dogs everywhere....don't think its a problem....but there are a lot of runners and bikers, so you'd probably want to keep a close watch.
Are rest rooms provided?
Pat P
9 contributions
I was on a run and did not see any facilities (not associates with the race)
Jennifer B
Colchester, VT18 contributions
Is there bike rental available nearby?
podrozniczka60
New Jersey14,840 contributions
Yes, there is a free rental in Cape Henlopen State Park! They appreciate a donation if you will but you can use the bikes for free. You can pick up the bike in Nature Center/ Interpretative center - they have the bike shed there. This is a great area to bike!
Stephanie G
Wilmington, DE
Can I bring my dogs on the beach and can they swim with us? Just wanted to know the dog rules and your address.
eirmcentee
Woodbridge, VA250 contributions
This should answer your question (and it is directly off of the Rehoboth beach laws website):
Dogs - It is illegal for dogs to run at large at any time. The City has both a leash law and a pooper scooper law which are enforced. Dogs are prohibited from the beach and boardwalk from May 1 through September 30, but are allowed on the beach in Dewey Beach (just south of the RB Boardwalk) before 9:30am and after 5:30pm. They must still be on a leash and have a Dewey Beach Dog License. Dogs are allowed in the state parks. You may want to visit Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes or Delaware Seashore State Park south of Dewey Beach.
rpmorrison22
Columbia City, IN1 contribution
Is there areas where we can have lunch? A pavilion or picnic area? Would we have to reserve the area?
gamyot63
Milton, Delaware20 contributions
Yes aHuge pavilion that’s very close to the trail the trail leading to goldens Gordon Gordon’s pond and very close to the beach
cgriff511
Tarrytown, NY21 contributions
What time does the parking lot open?
H2OSunAndFun
FL40 contributions
Sunrise to sunset...the park rangers ride through the lot occasionally too. Make sure you're out before they lock the gates at sunset.
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