Junction and Breakwater Trail, National Recreation Trail between Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, Delaware, US
The Junction and Breakwater Trail is a path built on a former railroad line that runs roughly 6.5 miles between two beach towns. It passes through coastal forests, wetlands, and farmland, with several entry points scattered along the route for different starting points.
This path was built on a railroad line from the 1800s that fell into disuse. It reopened as a walking trail in 2003, keeping a historic 1913 railroad bridge that still stands along the route.
The trail's name comes from the railroad that once connected two beach towns and served Methodist retreat centers in the 1800s. Walking the route today, you can feel how this path shaped the region's development as a vacation destination.
The trail has several entry points with parking areas, including at the beach, along Wolfe Neck Road, and near a shopping center. The flat terrain makes it easy to walk for most people.
The trail has two viewing spots with views of wetlands and an old watchtower from World War Two still standing. This military structure is a reminder of how the coast was defended during wartime.
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