Lums Pond State Park trails

Lums Pond State Park is built around the largest freshwater pond in Delaware. The park features excellent fishing, sports facilities, hiking trails and more on its 1790 acres on the north side of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Covering 200 acres, Lums Pond itself offers a sandy swimming beach (open Wednesdays through Sundays in summer), and boat rentals provide water-bound recreation in the summer months. A boat launching ramp and two piers allow easy access to the water. Hikers have the opportunity to explore a variety of habitats along the 7.5 mile Swamp Forest Trail circling the pond. Discover the forest in a unique way on the Sensory Trail, which encourages the use of senses other than sight. Lums also features over 10 miles of multi-purpose trails (horses, bikes, hikers, and snowmobiles). The Whale Wallow Nature Center hosts a variety of programs for visitors during the summer season (Nature Center will be open daily from noon-6 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day.). For outdoor dining, picnic areas are scattered throughout the park, and three pavilions can be reserved for larger groups. For more information, please see the Trail Website or e-mail Delaware State Parks at parkinfo@dnrec.state.de.us.

Lums Pond State Park is located two miles south of Glasgow off Delaware Route 896. The main entrance is on Howell School Road. The campground entrance is on Route 71. For more information, please see the Trail Website (where a park map can be found) or e-mail Delaware State Parks at parkinfo@dnrec.state.de.us.