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Assateague Island Bike Path

4 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Bob Trail

4.6 mi

State: DE

Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop

3.3 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Concrete

Cold Spring Bike Path

2.7 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Dennis Township Bike Path

2.4 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Fred Hudson Road Trail

1.6 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Georgetown-Lewes Trail

9.6 mi

State: DE

Asphalt

Gordons Pond Trail

3.2 mi

State: DE

Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Isaac Branch Greenway Trail

3.3 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Concrete

Junction & Breakwater Trail

8.3 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Middle Township Bike Path

13 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

North Wildwood Seawall Trail

0.8 mi

State: NJ

Concrete

Park Road Shared-Use Path

1.3 mi

State: DE

Asphalt

Port Norris Pathway

1 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone

Prickly Pear Trail

3.5 mi

State: DE

Crushed Stone, Grass, Sand

Salt Marsh Spur

1.2 mi

State: DE

Sand

Seahorse Trail

1.3 mi

State: DE

Dirt

Walking Dunes Trail

2.6 mi

State: DE

Crushed Stone

Wildwood Crest Bike Path

1 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Concrete

Assawoman Canal Trail

1.2 mi

State: DE

Crushed Stone

Accordion

Killens Pond Bike Trail

2 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Marshyhope Hike and Bike Trail

2.5 mi

State: MD

Asphalt, Gravel

Redden State Forest Headquarters Loop Trail

4.6 mi

State: DE

Dirt

Woodbine Railroad Trail

3 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Pinelands Nature Trail

1.5 mi

State: DE

Sand

Seaside Nature Trail

0.7 mi

State: DE

Sand

American Holly Trail

0.7 mi

State: DE

Crushed Stone

Capital City Trail

1.5 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Brick, Concrete

Hazlettville/North Shared-Use Path

1.7 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Concrete

Milton Rail-Trail

0.8 mi

State: DE

Asphalt

Mispillion River Greenway

1.8 mi

State: DE

Boardwalk, Concrete

POW/MIA Parkway Shared-Use Path

3.3 mi

State: DE

Asphalt

Silver Lake Park Trail

0.6 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Concrete

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Assateague Island Bike Path Long known for its sandy beaches and wild pony herds, beautiful and remote Assateague Island has become more bike friendly thanks to the construction of a paved, multi-use trail that allows users to...	MD	4 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Bob Trail The Bob Trail (or simply, The Bob) in Trap Pond State Park loops around the perimeter of the 90-acre Trap Pond. The trail winds through hardwood forests, crosses a scenic dam at Raccoon Pond and...	DE	4.6 mi	Boardwalk, Crushed Stone	9 reviews
	Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop Cape Henlopen State Park, on Delaware’s Atlantic coastline, is one of the state’s must-see destinations. William Penn (founder of Pennsylvania) once owned much of the land that’s now the park, but in...	DE	3.3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	10 reviews
	Cold Spring Bike Path The Jersey shore was a major vacation destination for residents of the Delaware Valley region throughout the early 20th century. From the 1890s to 1930s, two parallel railroad lines—the Atlantic City...	NJ	2.7 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews
	Dennis Township Bike Path The Dennis Township Bike Path can be found in Cape May County in South Jersey and is part of the Cape May County Trail Network. The trail begins on Woodbine Boulevard, behind the South Seaville Fire...	NJ	2.4 mi	Asphalt	10 reviews
	Fred Hudson Road Trail The Fred Hudson Road Trail is a mixture of asphalt sidepath and wooded crushed stone trail, running from the outskirts of the quiet town of Ocean View to the even quieter scenic remove of the Delaware...	DE	1.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	1 reviews
	Georgetown-Lewes Trail The Georgetown-Lewes Trail is popular for its relatively flat route that runs through tree-lined countryside into the coastal town of Lewes before ending in an oceanside state park. The trail is part...	DE	9.6 mi	Asphalt	15 reviews
	Gordons Pond Trail The Gordons Pond Trail is located in Cape Henlopen State Park, where it skirts the western side of Gordons Pond, a 900-acre salt water lagoon. The finely crushed gravel pathway winds through coastal...	DE	3.2 mi	Boardwalk, Crushed Stone	25 reviews
	Isaac Branch Greenway Trail Part of an emerging network of trails in the Dover area called the St. Jones River Greenway, the Isaac Branch Greenway Trail offers over three miles of completed, paved trail, providing a mixture of...	DE	3.3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 reviews
	Junction & Breakwater Trail The Junction & Breakwater Trail follows a section of the former Penn Central railroad, connecting the Delaware beach towns of Rehoboth Beach and Lewes. Winding through 4.1 miles of Cape Henlopen State...	DE	8.3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	30 reviews
	Middle Township Bike Path Cape May’s 13-mile Middle Township Bike Path and 2.7-mile Cold Spring Bike Path were fully connected in summer 2017. Riders can begin their journey at US 9/Sandman Boulevard in Lower Township across...	NJ	13 mi	Asphalt	26 reviews
	North Wildwood Seawall Trail Along New Jersey's coast, a pathway atop a concrete sea wall provides a popular place for North Wildwood residents and visitors to enjoy ocean views. Beginning near 2nd Avenue and John F. Kennedy...	NJ	0.8 mi	Concrete	2 reviews
	Park Road Shared-Use Path Located on the marshy northern outskirts of the coastal community of Lewes, the Park Road Shared-Use Path provides a nice stretch of paved trail for cyclists and pedestrians to aid in navigating the...	DE	1.3 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Port Norris Pathway This community trail begins at the intersection of Main and Pearl streets in the town of Port Norris, near the mouth of the Maurice River. It connects Port Norris with Bivalve. At one time the area...	NJ	1 mi	Crushed Stone	1 reviews
	Prickly Pear Trail The Prickly Pear Trail is a 3.5-mile loop in Delaware Seashore State Park’s Fresh Pond area. The trail runs through young forest and open meadows, with the eastern stretch featuring a crushed stone...	DE	3.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Grass, Sand	12 reviews
	Salt Marsh Spur The roughly 1-mile Salt Marsh Spur bisects the popular Walking Dunes Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park. The sand trail runs from the Biden Center, which offers meeting space and accommodations for...	DE	1.2 mi	Sand	1 reviews
	Seahorse Trail The Seahorse Trail runs primarily along the western edge of Holts Landing State Park. The trail provides access to the park’s campgrounds on its trek through dense forest. Connections to the...	DE	1.3 mi	Dirt	3 reviews
	Walking Dunes Trail True to its name, the Walking Dunes Trail offers a pleasant hike through the dunes of Cape Henlopen State Park—specifically the “walking dunes,” which slowly move across the park. Unlike some of the...	DE	2.6 mi	Crushed Stone	1 reviews
	Wildwood Crest Bike Path The Wildwood Crest Bike Path is a one-mile bike path that runs along the beach from East Cresse Avenue to East Rambler Road.	NJ	1 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	6 reviews
	Assawoman Canal Trail The Assawoman Canal Trail is a crushed stone pathway for cyclists and pedestrians that runs along the west side of its namesake waterway through Ocean View, Delaware. The canal was hand-dug in 1891...	DE	1.2 mi	Crushed Stone	1 reviews

Accordion

Killens Pond Bike Trail The Killens Pond Bike Trail provides non-motorized access from US 13 to Killens Pond State Park. The short trail parallels Killens Pond Road before turning south into the park along its main access...	DE	2 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	1 reviews
Marshyhope Hike and Bike Trail The Marshyhope Creek is a 37-mile tributary of the Nanticoke River running from Delaware to Maryland. One of the towns it passes through is Federalsburg, Maryland, where a 2.5-mile multiuse greenway...	MD	2.5 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	4 reviews
Redden State Forest Headquarters Loop Trail Redden State Forest, located just north of Georgetown in Sussex County, offers more than 44 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching and hunting on several thousand acres. The most...	DE	4.6 mi	Dirt	5 reviews
Woodbine Railroad Trail The Woodbine Railroad Trail occupies the right-of-way of a former Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad line. The paved pathway traverses Woodbine as it parallels Dehirsch Avenue; a wide grassy median...	NJ	3 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Pinelands Nature Trail The Pinelands Nature Trail, Delaware's first National Recreation Trail, is a 1.5-mile loop that follows a gentle grade through pine forest and cranberry bogs on a loose sand surface. Old artillery...	DE	1.5 mi	Sand	2 reviews
Seaside Nature Trail The Seaside Nature Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park takes visitors to the Seaside Nature Center around a nearly 1-mile rustic loop. A short stretch at the trail's northernmost point runs on a beach...	DE	0.7 mi	Sand	1 reviews
American Holly Trail Located in southern Delaware's Trap Pond State Park, the American Holly Trail provides a short and scenic alternative to some of the park's longer pathways. Trail users can start their journey from...	DE	0.7 mi	Crushed Stone	0 reviews
Capital City Trail The Capital City Trail forms an important leg in the evolving Saint Jones River Greenway trail system in the Dover area, creating a link between the three-mile Isaac Branch Greenway Trail and the...	DE	1.5 mi	Asphalt, Brick, Concrete	0 reviews
Hazlettville/North Shared-Use Path Traversing the western edge of Dover, the Hazlettville/North Shared-Use Path is a sidepath trail that follows the southern side of Hazlettville Road and W North Street, providing a wide asphalt...	DE	1.7 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
Milton Rail-Trail The Milton Rail-Trail is a short, paved pathway in the small town of Milton, allowing local residents to get out and take a quick ride or walk along a flat, off-road corridor. The newest section of...	DE	0.8 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Mispillion River Greenway The Mispillion River Greenway runs through historic downtown Milford on both sides of the Mispillion River. The greenway, which is surfaced primarily with brick and concrete, provides scenic views of...	DE	1.8 mi	Boardwalk, Concrete	0 reviews
POW/MIA Parkway Shared-Use Path Built as a connector road on the outskirts of Dover, Kent County's POW/MIA Memorial Parkway also serves as a connector for cyclists and pedestrians, thanks to the paved sidepath trail constructed...	DE	3.3 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Silver Lake Park Trail Dover's Silver Lake Park Trail is a short and pleasant paved trail that runs through the city's Silver Lake Park, a popular recreation site for (licensed) fishing, family outings, and relaxing...	DE	0.6 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Bob Trail

Firm trail through the wood

October, 2023 by nphillips_tl

Firm fine gravel or dirt through the woods around the pond. A small section near the dam was paved. The south side is about 8 feet wide with gradual curves. The north side is about four feet wide and winds through the trees with a couple of sharp turns. We went counterclockwise out of the campground and found that to be downhill all the way around, or felt that way. Really no hills, just a slight up on the wider path for a short distance. We had two inch tires which were fine. One inch tires would probably be fine too. It was an enjoyable ride through the woods. Stop at the lovely church restored church

Dennis Township Bike Path

24 miles from start to Cape May Point Lighthouse State Park

October, 2023 by tjfogelberg

I biked 2 miles South (Corson Tavern Road) from the Thousand Trails Lake and Shore campground (Oceanview) to the northern most trailhead and continued on to the Cape May Point Lighthouse State Park. What a great 24 mile ride! Very little interaction with cars. 100% paved (recent). This trail interacts with Middle Township and Cold Spring trail. Worth looking for...it was a bit tricky to find the trail heads. There was limited parking at a few of the trailheads. No restrooms on trail but I did see a few convenience stores along the way and also a city park (Railroad Avenue Park) closer to Cape May that had a bike station, drinking fountain and portable toilet.

Assawoman Canal Trail

Greenway & Waterway

September, 2023 by jmcginnis12

Stretching a little over a mile along the west bank of the waterway for which it is named, the Assawoman Canal Trail offers a serene getaway for residents and visitors alike in the Bethany Beach area.
The trail is comprised of a crushed stone pathway suited to biking, walking, wheelchairs and pushing baby strollers that passes through environments that alternate between lush woodlands and grassy meadows. Some of the homes that the trail passes have beautifully landscaped yards (stay on the trail!) and small boats are a common site along the adjacent canal. Although the trail crosses Cedar Ave. at-grade (flashing signals alert motorists when trail users cross), it passes beneath Route 26 next to the canal, ending at Riga Drive.
In addition to providing an experience to enjoy nature and get in shape, the trail also makes it possible for residents of Ocean View and Cedar Neck to access businesses along Route 26 without walking along local roads. Plans eventually call for the trail to be extended further southeast, connecting to South Bethany.
The only things preventing me from giving the trail five stars are the high mosquito population in the warmer months of the year and lack of benches. The dead end at the northwest terminus of the trail also precludes access to Elliott Ave. and Back Bay Tours, limiting its potential to connect to communities there.

Accordion

Dennis Township Bike Path

Nice narrow bike path

September, 2023 by joenad55

This was just completed in the last couple of years. A bit narrower than what I like to jog on, but this part goes all the way to the county line. The trees are set far back, which means this is in the sun most of the day. Would recommend going out early or late in the day. Have to cross a couple of roads with light traffic, and then Rt 83. Connects to the trail in Middle Township at the county line.

North Wildwood Seawall Trail

walking only

August, 2023 by 7d229h6b2k

Note that bikes, scooters and skates are not allowed on the Seawall. Walking trail only.

Fred Hudson Road Trail

Nice Trail Fred

June, 2023 by reesjb

Surprisingly pleasant trail - crushed stone/pine needle surface w/ plenty of shade. 1 mile out and back w/ ample parking at the trailhead. There are several other trails at the parking area as well. Flat and scenic stroll thru the pine woods and fresh pond waters. Most enjoyable!

Junction & Breakwater Trail

Loved this trail and more!

June, 2023 by mobartholomew64

We did this trail starting at the outlets in Rehoboth (large parking lot right next to Microtel hotel). The trail starts off in a pine forest with gravel (a little hard for my husband who has skinny tires!) then winds through a new neighborhood where you ride down the center median. Eventually you wind up in the cute town of Lewes. We decided to add to this ride and go to Gordon Pond loop (easy to connect. Just head towards Cape May Ferey/ Cape Henlopen. Everything is well marked and there are maps in strategic places. Loved this!!!

Middle Township Bike Path

Nice trail, great for a morning ride

May, 2023 by ebwoltz

Rode from Sun retreats cape may wildwood. Rode to the Cape May zoo (free to get in, nice break and has food), nice flat ride, not crowded, not a lot of scenery about 20 miles round trip. However a lack of trees for some shade, so I recommend an early morning ride or early evening ride, mid day is very hot. Also, would be nice for some benches along the way. Ride it every time I am down here. Overall I would recommend.

Gordons Pond Trail

Beautiful, But...

April, 2023 by markmd21

It has been nearly 10 years since the trail opened. It is beautiful, but it really needs to be re-graded. I mean these crushed stone trails aren't going to last forever.

Dennis Township Bike Path

Parking in Dennis Township is very limited. There is an alternate parking lot off Hagan Rd and a good sized parking lot off Rt. 83.

April, 2023 by rcmicki

Parking in Dennis Township is very limited. There is an alternate parking lot off Hagan Rd and a good sized parking lot off Rt. 83.

Isaac Branch Greenway Trail

My local favorite

January, 2023 by fifty3tango

This is a great trail, well maintained, connects to other trails and full of wildlife. I have walked biked and run this trail for over ten years and it's never crowded. There is a small parking area on the southern end at the Rt 10 trail head with direct access to the trail. It's my go to place to walk my dogs or a bike ride without traffic.