White Clay Creek State Park trails (part of the Northern Delaware Greenway):
Delaware
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Description:
White Clay Creek State Park was created in 1968 when the state purchased 24 acres of land. The park has since grown to almost 2,500 scenic acres in the continuing effort to preserve and protect the natural resources of the valley. The park has more than 40 miles of trails, including 24 miles for shared uses.

Of the many activities available at the park, hiking is one of the most popular. Twenty miles of trails lead explorers to scenic vistas overlooking lush valleys and impressive rock outcrops. Explore the Millstone Trail where grindstones were once quarried from the exposed boulders or get an active workout on the Lifecourse Fitness Trail.

Hikers can also stroll though history at White Clay Creek. The Logger's Trail chronicles the history of lumbering in the area while the Twin Valley Trail leads hikers to the Arc Corner Monument, which marks one end of the curved boundary between Pennsylvania and Delaware. Traveling through rolling farm land and mature stands of beech and oak, Possum Hill hikers will discover the monument marking the point used by the famous survey team to establish the beginning of the Mason-Dixon Line.

For more information, please see the Trail Website or e-mail Delaware State Parks at parkinfo@dnrec.state.de.us.
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Parking & Trail Access:
The Carpenter Recreation Area entrance is located about two miles northwest of Newark on Delaware Route 896. More detailed directions and a trail map are available on the Trail Website.
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Seasonal Restrictions:
There is an entrance fee during the summer months.
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Newly updated trail map links
By rosewc in September, 2011
for PA and some of DE:
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/maps/whiteclaycreek_mini.pdf

for DE an part of PA:
http://www.destateparks.com/downloads/maps/white-clay-creek/white-clay-creek.pdf
Updated link to trail map
By Douglas Dersch in March, 2005
This map includes the PA part of the trails as well as a good portion of the DE sections:

www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/maps/whiteclaycreek_mini.pdf
Cycling along the White Clay Creek
By Mark Hopkins in May, 2003
"I live near the park and often ride the crushed gravel ""Peltier Road"" trail just west of the White Clay Creek between Chamber's Rock Road and the London Tract Meeting House. It is a beautiful stretch of about 1.5 miles. The trail is flat, about 6-8 feet wide and very comfortable to ride on. The trail is covered by large trees so it is cool in the summer. This section of the trail is closed to motor vehicles and is a good place for a family ride.

On a good day you will meet other cyclists and hikers along the trail. I have seen several Great Blue Herons fishing along this creek and there has been a lot of beaver activity on the east side of the creek near Chambers Rock road. At its south end, this trail connects to other trails in the park that allow cycling.

Parking is available at either end of the trail. Trail maps are usually kept in a box on the porch of the park office next to the London Tract Meeting House at the north end of the trail. The Meeting House is located at the corner of London Tract and Sharpless Roads.

Be advised that you may need to pay a parking fee. Check the signs in the parking lot to be sure."
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: White Clay Creek State Park (about two miles northwest of Newark) to White Clay Creek State Park
Counties: New Castle
Trail Length: 40 miles
Trail Category: Greenway/Non-RT
Trail Surfaces: Crushed Stone, Ballast, Dirt
Trail Activities: Bike, Horseback Riding, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6032151

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