The Delaware Geocaching Trail will take you on an adventurous
journey throughout the great State of Delaware. Our trail will
excite you with all of the historical, agricultural, cultural and
adventurous treasures hidden in Delaware’s three counties. As
you proceed on your venture, you will witness the beautiful
estates, gardens and sanctuaries that envelope this great state.
You will admire the early 1800s architecture of the churches and
homes in New Castle County. You will learn about the early Indian
tribes that settled along the rivers and bays in Sussex County.
While exploring Kent County, you will also be in touch with the
defenders of our State and country. The Trail will take you on a
voyage through Delaware’s beautiful State Parks and a few
special surprise locations that you may have never seen! Enjoy your
quest!
For a complete list of the Delaware Geotrail sites, rules,
passport, and info about a new Delaware geocoin....visit www.visitdelaware.com/geo
PARK INFO:
http://www.destateparks.com/park/trap-pond/index.asp
states:
DELAWARE'S CYPRESS SWAMP
Freshwater wetlands once covered a large portion of southwestern
Sussex County. Trap Pond State Park retains a part of the swamp's
original beauty and mystery, and features the northernmost natural
stand of baldcypress trees in the United States. The pond was
created in the late 1700s to power a sawmill during the harvest of
large baldcypress from the area. The Federal Government later
purchased the pond and surrounding farmland during the 1930s and
the Civilian Conservation Corps began to develop the area for
recreation. Trap Pond became one of Delaware's first state parks in
1951.
Visitors have many opportunities to explore the natural beauty of
the wetland forest. Hiking trails surround the pond, providing
opportunities to glimpse native animal species and many flowering
plants. Birdwatching is a popular activity and the observant hiker
may spot a Great Blue Heron, owl, hummingbird, warbler, Bald Eagle
or the elusive Pileated Woodpecker.
BOATING AND FISHING
Boating among the baldcypress is a favorite pastime at the park.
Rowboats, pedal boats, surf bikes, canoes and kayaks can be rented
during the summer season, and the park interpreter hosts narrated
pontoon boat tours on weekends and holidays, from Memorial Day
weekend through Labor Day. A boat launching ramp can accommodate
small motorized boats for fishing or scenic excursions. Anglers on
the water or shore may land largemouth bass, pickerel, crappie, and
bluegills. One of the streams that flows into Trap Pond has been
marked as a wilderness canoe trail for those who wish to explore
the swamp's interior.
RECREATION
In addition to the natural attractions, the park offers a variety
of recreational activities. Experience the wonders of southern
woodlands along the 4.9-mile Boundary Trail that skirts the park's
90-acre pond. The Baldcypress Nature Center features a variety of
displays and programs that will enhance any visit to the park.
Picnic areas overlook the pond and three pavilions may be reserved
for group events. Volleyball courts and horseshoe pits encourage
active competition among friends, and children will enjoy the
playground complex.
Additional
INFO:
Camping:
For visitors who wish to stay overnight, there are 142 campsites
(tents and recreational vehicles can be accommodated). Yurts and
Camping Cabins may also be available.
Map of Trap Pond is available for downloading
and printing:
http://www.destateparks.com/downloads/maps/trap-pond/trap-pond-2009.pdf
Hours:
Trap Pond is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Entry Fees
A park entrance fee is charged daily from March 1 to November 30.
This fee allows your vehicle and its passengers to enter any
Delaware State Park on the date of purchase, except for Fort
Delaware and Brandywine Zoo. Trap Pond State Park daily entry fees
are $3 for Delaware registered vehicles and $6 for out-of-state
registered vehicles.
Cache
This cache is placed off of Trap Pond State Park's unofficially
named Horse Trail.
Enjoy the stroll through the woods on the trail. You will need
to go off trail through open woods for a little over 200 ft to find
the cache.
The Delaware Geotrail would like to thank Trap Pond State Park
for participating in the trail and hostanut for placing this
cache.