Walking Dunes Trail

Walking Dunes Trail is a short, beginner-friendly mountain biking route on Maryland's Eastern Shore, about 2.4 miles from the town of North Shores, Delaware. Its gravel road surface and coastal setting suit families, new riders building confidence, and experienced cyclists after a quick, low-key spin. The ride is an easy out-and-back of about a quarter mile each way, or roughly half a mile round trip. It is essentially flat: the route stays between about 4 and 19 feet above sea level, with about 11 feet of climbing one way and about 18 feet round trip. That makes it a good spot for skills practice or a short add-on to a longer ride in the area. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lewes put May highs around 75°F and September highs around 80°F with lows near 64°F. Nearby, the Salt Marsh hike is about a mile away. Rehoboth Bay, a saltwater fishing spot, is about 7.6 miles away, and Black Farm Trail (Red) is about 9.4 miles away.