Cape Henlopen Bird Walk and Georgetown-Lewes Trail Bike Ride (Sussex County, DE)

Explore Lewes and Rehoboth by bike (Sussex County, Delaware).

Level: Moderate

Cost: SCPRO appreciates a voluntary $2.00 per person donation to support our many volunteer-led activities.

Signup Instructions: All participants including the leader are required to sign a waiver/agreement. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start to read and sign.

Bring: Water, bike, spare tube, bike lights, bike lock, helmet, sunscreen, snacks and other accessories as needed.

Signup Restrictions: This event is limited to 15 participants.

Additional Directions: Join us for a scenic Fall Bird Walk in Sussex County, Delaware, hosted by the Seaside Nature Center. As autumn migration begins, we'll search the park's current "hot spots" for migrating birds. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from Seaside Nature Center. Space is limited, please pre-register by calling the Nature Center at 302.645.6852. Join us for a relaxing 12-mile ride on the scenic Georgetown-Lewes Trail. Starting and ending at the Lewes Public Library, our route takes us to Cool Spring Road for a brief pause before we double back. The library offers convenient restroom facilities for riders.
Cape Henlopen State Park entrance fees:
Vehicle: Delaware resident $5.00, Non-resident $10.00.
Free for pedestrians or cyclists.

Tuesday, September 30, 8-10am Fall Bird Walk.
Meet at Seaside Nature Center
Seaside Nature Center.
Located in: Cape Henlopen State Park.
Address: 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958.

2:00 pm Georgetown-Lewes Trail Bike.
Ride Start/Finish: Lewes Public Library.
Outbound Route: Georgetown-Lewes Trail (~6 miles)
Destination: Cool Spring Road, the current terminus (Rte. 9).
Return Route: Georgetown-Lewes Trail to Lewes Public Library (~6 miles).
Total Distance: Approximately 12 miles.
Restrooms: Lewes Public Library.

Lewes Public Library 302.645.2733.
Address: 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE 19958.

Carpool: Participants coordinate among each other.
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

Cancellation Policy: The day's activities are planned but may shift according to weather and other circumstances. Updates will be posted in the Comments section on Meetup.

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Leader: Niecy Lee, 703.851.9468