We’re just a few weeks away from the best leaf peeping weeks in Delaware! This year, fall foliage is expected to peak in Mid-October. For a truly spectacular autumn weekend hike, head to White Clay Creek State Park during the second or third weekend (10/13-10-21) for a display of fall colors that will take your breath away.

White Clay Creek State Park in Newark is one of Delaware's hidden gems.
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You can find the park office on Thompson Station Road Newark, DE 19711.
In the fall, this beautiful park becomes an oasis for wildlife and leaf peepers alike!
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There are 3,600 acres of land to explore here, and the trails truly bring you to every nook and cranny in the park.
The trails that follow the creek offer stunning reflections of golds, ambers, oranges and reds in the rushing water below.
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In 2000, the National Park Service named White Clay Creek a National Wild and Scenic River. See how many different fish, frogs, and turtles you can spot on your way.

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The woodsy trails, like the Boundray Line trail, offer scenic, shady, and serene strolls for anyone looking to get away from the city.
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On the Boundary Line Trail, you'll walk right past the cornerstone of the Mason Dixon line. Fun fact: technically, Delaware is east of the MDL!
The Pomeroy Trail is one worth exploring. It follows White Clay Creek through the entirety of the park, and even extends towards the University of Delaware.
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This is just a small stretch of nearly 40 miles of trail that twist and turn throughout the park's acreage.
No matter which trails you choose to explore, keep an eye out for wildlife! This time of year, you may spot foxes scampering through the leaves!
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Truly, White Clay Creek State Park is one spot that belongs on your bucket list for this fall!

With how beautiful White Clay Creek State Park is year-round, you might expect the trails to be packed. Thankfully, this park still remains one of Delaware’s hidden gems, and chances are, you’ll be hiking with few people, or nobody at all! The serenity you’ll find here is unlike any other spot in the state – unless, of course, you’re looking to be completely alone in the woods. If you really need a solo getaway, try planning a camping weekend in October at Blackbird State Forest, which is The One Place To Sleep In Delaware That’s Beyond Your Wildest Dreams.

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