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Length
Surfaces
Type

Battery Park Trail
1.7 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail
1.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Bob Trail
4.5 mi
State: DE
Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Brandywine Creek Path
1.5 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Concrete

Brandywine Trail
2.9 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Canning House Run Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop
3.8 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Concrete

Chester Creek Trail
2.8 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Cold Spring Bike Path
2.7 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Cross Island Trail
9.13 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Dennis Township Bike Path
2.4 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Easton Rails-to-Trails
4.6 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Elephant Swamp Trail
5.1 mi
State: NJ
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips

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

Jack A. Markell Trail
6 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Boardwalk

James F. Hall Trail
1.8 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Junction & Breakwater Trail
8.3 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Concrete
Accordion

Maurice River Bikeway Trail
1.4 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail
12.4 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Middle Township Bike Path
12.9 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Mill Creek Greenway (DE)
3.1 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Monroe Township Bike Path
6.2 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Newark Reservoir Trail
1.8 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

North Wildwood Seawall Trail
0.8 mi
State: NJ
Concrete

Northern Delaware Greenway Trail
10.4 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Park Road Shared-Use Path
1.3 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail
4.4 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Gravel

Port Norris Pathway
1 mi
State: NJ
Crushed Stone

Prickly Pear Trail
3.5 mi
State: DE
Crushed Stone, Grass, Sand

Route 273 Multi-Use Trail
1.4 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Salt Marsh Spur
1.2 mi
State: DE
Sand

Seahorse Trail
1.3 mi
State: DE
Dirt

Springlawn Trail
2.1 mi
State: PA
Dirt, Gravel

St. Michaels Nature Trail
1.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Walking Dunes Trail
2.6 mi
State: DE
Crushed Stone

Wildwood Crest Bike Path
1 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Concrete

Wilmington Riverwalk
1.4 mi
State: DE
Boardwalk, Concrete

Woodbine Railroad Trail
3 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Assawoman Canal Trail
1.2 mi
State: DE
Crushed Stone

Atlantic County Bikeway
7.6 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Auburn Valley Trail
1.2 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Buena Borough Bike Path
1.9 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Delcastle Recreational Park Walking Trail
1.8 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Downs Park Trail
5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

Gloucester Township Health and Fitness Trail (aka Blackwood Railroad Trail)
2.7 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Kent Island South Trail
5.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Killens Pond Bike Trail
2 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Little Jersey Trail
8.1 mi
State: DE
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Marshyhope Hike and Bike Trail
2.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Gravel

Milton Rail-Trail
0.8 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Ocean City Bike Path
0.9 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Parrish Trail

1.5 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone, Gravel

PennDel Trail
5.4 mi
State: DE, PA
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Redden State Forest Headquarters Loop Trail
4.6 mi
State: DE
Dirt

Seaside Nature Trail
0.7 mi
State: DE
Sand

Smyrna-Clayton Bike Path
1.5 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Swamp Forest Trail
6.4 mi
State: DE
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Wayne Gilchrest Trail
2.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Corson's Inlet Rail Trail
0.33 mi
State: NJ
Gravel

Landenberg Junction Trail
0.4 mi
State: PA
Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips

Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail
2.5 mi
State: MD
Crushed Stone

Mill Race Trail
1.2 mi
State: PA
Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Woodchips

Pinelands Nature Trail
1.5 mi
State: DE
Sand

Red Clay Creek Trail
1 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Chester Riverfront Trail
1.35 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

American Holly Trail
0.7 mi
State: DE
Crushed Stone

Capital City Trail
1.5 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Brick, Concrete

Charles Bailey Trail
2.5 mi
State: DE, PA
Dirt

Hazlettville/North Shared-Use Path
1.7 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Concrete

James T. Corcoran Memorial Greenway
2.3 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

Senator Patricia M. Blevins Pedestrian Path
1 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Silver Lake Park Trail
0.6 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Concrete

Sorenson's Way
1.4 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Concrete

State Route 141 Sidepath
1.5 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Trolley Trail (DE)
0.5 mi
State: DE
Crushed Stone

Yorklyn Bridge Trail
0.6 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
New Castle’s Battery Park Trail begins in its eponymous park and extends 1.7 miles along the Delaware River. Battery Park is adjacent to Historic New Castle, a charming downtown area with parks,...
 DE 1.7 mi Asphalt
Maryland's Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail links to Delaware's Michael Castle Trail; both run along the north bank of the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal and meet at the state line. The...
 MD 1.8 mi Asphalt
The Bob Trail (or simply, The Bob) in Trap Pond State Park loops around the perimeter of the 90-acre Trap Pond for 4.5 miles. The trail winds through hardwood forests, crosses a scenic dam at Raccoon...
 DE 4.5 mi Boardwalk, Crushed Stone
Following the western side of the creek through the heart of Wilmington, the Brandywine Creek Path offers a dose of pleasant, paved recreation within Delaware's busiest city. This short trail has no...
 DE 1.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Brandywine Trail follows the course of its namesake creek through over two miles of Brandywine Creek State Park, emerging at the northern end at the entrance to the Brandywine Valley area of First...
 DE 2.9 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Nearly a mile in length, the Canning House Run Trail extends from the entrance to the Perryville boat ramp south along the west side of Roundhouse Drive to the historic Rodgers Tavern at the...
 MD 0.8 mi Asphalt
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 3.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The nearly 3-mile long Chester Creek Trail is finally a reality after nearly two decades of planning.  Phase 1 of the multi-use trail was opened to the public in late 2016. It follows the path of the...
 PA 2.8 mi Asphalt
The Cold Spring Bike Path runs along a segment of the former West Jersey & Seashore Railroad railbed. About the Route Starting at the southern endpoint of the Cold Spring Bike Path (sometimes...
 NJ 2.7 mi Asphalt
Explore the best of the Eastern Shore of Maryland on Queen Anne’s County’s Cross Island Trail, which runs the width of Kent Island for 9.3 miles, stretching between two nature parks.   While the...
 MD 9.13 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
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
The Easton Rails-to-Trails runs between Dutchmans Lane in southern Easton, Maryland, and North Easton Park—a large sports complex for 2.5 miles. The trail opened in 1998 and has been a popular local...
 MD 4.6 mi Asphalt
Walking along the Elephant Swamp Trail, it’s easy to see where it picked up the swamp part of its name. As for the rest, legend has it that in the late 1800s, an elephant got loose in the swamp when a...
 NJ 5.1 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips
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
Overview    Currently open in segments, the Georgetown-Lewes Trail takes a its relatively flat route that runs through tree-lined countryside into the coastal town of Lewes before ending in an...
 DE 9.6 mi Asphalt
Overview 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 for...
 DE 3.2 mi Boardwalk, Crushed Stone
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
The Jack A. Markell Trail, or JAM Trail for short, runs for 6 miles between Wilmington and the Delaware River waterfront in nearby New Castle. With relatively few street crossings, the trail provides...
 DE 6 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The James F. Hall Trail, named for the City of Newark’s late parks and recreation director, packs a lot into a short stretch. Its paved surface is great for bicycling, inline skating, and stroller and...
 DE 1.8 mi Asphalt
The Junction & Breakwater Trail follows a section of the former Penn Central railroad, connecting the Delaware beach towns of Rehoboth Beach and Lewes. The 8.3-mile trail acts as a nature retreat,...
 DE 8.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Accordion
The Maurice River Bikeway Trail provides access to shops, recreational parks, and riverside riding all in one. Starting behind the city hall, travelers will be just off the river on Ware Avenue in...
 NJ 1.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail offers a scenic 12.4-mile route along the north shore of the Chesa­peake and Delaware Canal in northern Delaware. The popular trail is named after the former...
 DE 12.4 mi Asphalt
The Jersey Shore was a major vacation destination for residents of the Delaware Valley region throughout the early 20th century; the Middle Township Bike Path follows a former rail line that once...
 NJ 12.9 mi Asphalt
The Mill Creek Greenway is a paved, multi-use pathway that runs through nicely wooded grounds in suburban New Castle County. The trail follows a portion of its namesake creek, winding its way along...
 DE 3.1 mi Asphalt
The Monroe Township Bike Path runs for 6.2 miles between the suburban towns of Glassboro and Williamstown. The pathway is part of the Circuit Trails, an expansive regional trail network across nine...
 NJ 6.2 mi Asphalt
Situated on hilly land on the northern edge of Newark, the Newark Reservoir was built in 2006 to capture water from the nearby White Clay Creek watershed - and thanks to the paved Newark Reservoir...
 DE 1.8 mi Asphalt
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
Closure Notice: The Bancroft Pedestrian Bridge over Brandywine Creek in Alapocas Run State Park is closed indefinitely due to flood damage that occurred in September 2021. Please check the trail...
 DE 10.4 mi Asphalt
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
The Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail offers urban connections to the University of Delaware campus, Newark Shopping Center, DART Transit Hub and the downtown area, as well as the recreational amenities...
 DE 4.4 mi Asphalt, Gravel
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
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
The Route 273 Multi-Use Trail provides a convenient link between the popular New Castle Farmers Market site and the residential core of the coastal town. The asphalt sidepath runs for over a mile on...
 DE 1.4 mi Asphalt
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
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
The Springlawn Trail travels on what was once Springlawn Road, connecting Chesterville Road (Rt. 841) and Strickersville Road. The 2-mile trail is comprised of dirt and gravel and makes for a good...
 PA 2.1 mi Dirt, Gravel
The 1.3-mile St. Michaels Nature Trail skirts the western edge of the scenic town of St. Michaels, Maryland, which was built on the site of a 17th-century Anglican church that eventually lent the...
 MD 1.3 mi Asphalt
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
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
A gorgeous addition to the area’s trail network, Wilmington Riverwalk (sometimes called the Christina River Walk) allows pedestrians and cyclists to experience Wilmington’s renovated urban development...
 DE 1.4 mi Boardwalk, Concrete
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
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
If you’re looking for a change of luck on your gambling getaway to Atlantic City, try visiting the 7.6-mile Atlantic County Bikeway. The paved trail runs straight and flat as it offers a relaxing...
 NJ 7.6 mi Asphalt
The Auburn Valley Trail is a paved loop trail that runs through Delaware's Auburn Valley State Park, just south of the Pennsylvania state line. The trail offers a smooth, wide path for cyclists and...
 DE 1.2 mi Asphalt
This bike path begins along Southwest Boulevard at Harding Highway (US 40). It continues alongside the boulevard, then crosses Central Avenue and slipping into Bruno Melini Memorial Park, Buena’s...
 NJ 1.9 mi Asphalt
Located within the New Castle County park, the Delcastle Recreational Park Walking Trail forms an almost two-mile loop around the perimeter of the recreation site, providing cyclists and pedestrians...
 DE 1.8 mi Asphalt
Downs Park Trail is located in Downs Park on the Chesapeake Bay just north of Gibson Island. The 3.5-mile perimeter trail is paved, popular for walkers and cyclists alike, and an additional 1.5 miles...
 MD 5 mi Asphalt, Dirt
The Gloucester Township Health and Fitness Trail, formerly known as the Blackwood Railroad Trail, is a paved bicycle/pedestrian path in Blackwood, Gloucester Township. The bikeway is constructed on an...
 NJ 2.7 mi Asphalt
The Kent Island South Trail is one of two popular recreational trails on Maryland’s Kent Island, the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay (the other is the Cross Island Trail). The trail runs parallel...
 MD 5.8 mi Asphalt
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
The Little Jersey Trail loops through Lums Pond State Park on a wide, packed earth surface that accommodates hikers, cyclists and equestrians. The trail is the longer of two loops; the Swamp Forest...
 DE 8.1 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
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
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
Ocean City Bike Path offers a short, paved route through the center of Ocean City and allows visitors a glimpse into the history of this interesting seaside town. The trail parallels Haven Avenue...
 NJ 0.9 mi Asphalt
Located in Kennett Township, the Parrish Trail follows the West Branch of the Red Clay Creek from Pennock Park south, currently ending off Chandler Mill Road just south of its intersection with...
 PA 1.5 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
Also known as the Creek Road Trail from its origin road in Delaware, the PennDel Trail extends north from a connection with the Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail in White Clay Creek State Park. The scenic...
 DE, PA 5.4 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
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
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
Providing over a mile of trail between the Kent County communities of Smyrna and Clayton, the Smyrna-Clayton Bike Path is a nifty recreational asset that offers a nice path for outdoor exercise as...
 DE 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Swamp Forest Trail loops through Lums Pond State Park on a packed earth surface that accommodates hikers and cyclists. The trail is the shorter of two loops; the Little Jersey Trail runs closer to...
 DE 6.4 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Wayne Gilchrest Trail offers a scenic off-road route across historical Chestertown on the Eastern Shore, connecting Wilmer Park on the Chester River with Washington College on the north side of...
 MD 2.1 mi Asphalt
Corson's Inlet Rail-Trail begins at the parking lot off County 619 (by the bridge) in Corson's Inlet State Park and runs for a short distance across the upper dunes above the beach. There are plans to...
 NJ 0.33 mi Gravel
The Landenberg Junction Trail holds a lot of history in just 0.4 miles. The trail follows two former rail beds, the Pomeroy & Newark Railroad and the Wilmington & Western Railroad. Located in the...
 PA 0.4 mi Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips
Maryland's Susquehanna State Park is recognized for challenging hiking and biking trails, camping facilities, rock outcroppings, boating, a museum and restored historical sites. But none of these...
 MD 2.5 mi Crushed Stone
The Mill Race Trail follows the former Pomeroy & Newark Railroad bed along the banks of the White Clay Creek. The trail's surface is a mix of packed dirt, woodchips and cinders. There is a steep...
 PA 1.2 mi Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Woodchips
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
A work in progress, the Red Clay Creek Trail currently extends along the east branch of the creek for which it is named in Kennett Square. The trail, which has a crushed-stone surface of varying...
 PA 1 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
The 1.35 mile-long Chester Riverfront Trail is a great way to experience the Delaware River. Part of an urban renewal project that also includes the adjacent Barry Bridge Park, Subaru Park Stadium and...
 PA 1.35 mi Asphalt
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
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
Traversing the Delaware/Pennsylvania border along the scenic White Clay Creek, the Charles Bailey Trail offers a pleasant, wooded hike for those willing to travel somewhat off the beaten path. The...
 DE, PA 2.5 mi Dirt
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
The James T. Corcoran Memorial Greenway is a paved trail that runs through several New Castle County parks between Newark and Wilmington, traversing wooded land along the route of the Christina River...
 DE 2.3 mi Asphalt
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
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
The Senator Patricia M. Blevins Pedestrian Path is a short but well-paved pathway that runs between the Delaware town of Elsmere's Fairgrounds Park and Maple Avenue Park, giving local residents a safe...
 DE 1 mi Asphalt
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
Named after the local couple who spearheaded efforts to build the pathway, Sorenson's Way is a paved sidepath trail that runs chiefly alongside Valley Road in the northwest Delaware community of...
 DE 1.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Currently open in two disconnected segments, the State Route 141 Sidepath is a paved trail that follows the side of its namesake roadway along the edges of Wilmington, Delaware. Favoring function over...
 DE 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Trolley Trail, located in Delaware's Auburn Valley State Park, is a short but sweet crushed stone loop trail near the park's main entrance. While it may not offer much in the way of mileage, the...
 DE 0.5 mi Crushed Stone
The Yorklyn Bridge Trail is a paved, multi-use greenway that connects the Auburn Valley State Park with the nearby village of Yorklyn Mills in the scenic hills of northern Delaware. The trail...
 DE 0.6 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Recent Trail Reviews

Wayne Gilchrest Trail

Small Town Trail With Regional Potential

July, 2025 by jmcginnis12@gmail.com

Stretching for more than 2 miles across Chestertown on MD's Eastern Shore, the Wayne Gilchrest Trail is a scenic greenway that has the potential to connect to more communities.
Like many town-based trails, the paved, multi-use path allows residents to walk or bike between communities with minimal street crossings. It links Washington College with the north and south sides of town and the southern terminus along Cross Street is just a short distance from the waterfront at Wilmer Park as well as the historic downtown. Also notable is a spur of the trail that branches from the main path on the grounds of an office building and parallels High Street, connecting to the northwest side of town and ending at the former Radcliffe Mill, which has been restored and now houses a restaurant and microbrewery.
The trail also serves as an outdoor museum of sorts and features several sculptures and murals along the route, while the old train station, vintage passenger coaches and caboose at the southern end off Cross Street are a testimony to the rail line that used to run here.
Last, but not least, the lush vegetation that lines most of the trail's route provides a serene atmosphere and is a great place to observe local wildlife. The section from Mill Street south to Cross Street forms a greenbelt between residential communities and the Lawrence Preserve nature area, whose wetlands can be further explored through a network of paths extending from the trail. The ravine that forms the trail's route through the Washington College campus and the embankment on the portion north of Morgnec Road are also notable for their beauty and serenity.
My only caveats with this premier small town trail are the busy crossings on Morgnec Road and High Street, though flashing signal lights that warn motorists when trail users are crossing reduce the danger to a degree and the lack of any direct connection to Washington College. It would also be nice if a separate connector path or sidewalk could be built along Morgnec Road that would link the NW Spur of the trail with the main route on the north side of town so that trail users don't have to use the shoulder of that busy road.
Although currently confined to Chestertown, local officials are exploring plans to extend the Wayne Gilchrest Trail further north along the old RR towards Worton, forming part of a bigger network of greenways on the Eastern Shore.

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PennDel Trail

Varying conditions throughout

July, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

Definitely an adventure on a bike. Some parts are smooth; others are pretty rugged. Just be prepared for some rocks. 10mph feels like flying.

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Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail

Neat trail with varying conditions

July, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

The southern part is paved and easy to follow. The middle section joins with a state park road, and one siding is deceiving. After leaving the state park road, the trail turns to gravel with frequent mud puddles and electrical boxes. Wouldn’t recommend this section to beginners.

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Accordion

James F. Hall Trail

Simple

July, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

Not much to it. Just paved and easy. The trains do get loud so maybe not the best for small children.

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Middle Township Bike Path

Great Place to Train

July, 2025 by jstephens5

I connected this ride to the Cape May Loop and it was a fantastic way to get in some good miles in the morning hours. I rented a Trek Domane from the Surf & Buggy Center. The bike was great and they delivered it and picked it up. If you are looking to get some good training in during your stay this is the way to do it.

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Monroe Township Bike Path

best trail in South Jersey

June, 2025 by 699vf9dfnt

Fully paved easy to ride.

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Elephant Swamp Trail

nice trail,

June, 2025 by 699vf9dfnt

Good ride some rocky and sand patches. Few roads to crossover. Plenty of benches to rest

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Jack A. Markell Trail

Highly enjoyed the paved path, the wildlife sanctuary you ride through. Nice to stop for dinner on the Waterfront in Wilmington. Very nice path

June, 2025 by jwyrick550

Highly enjoyed the paved path, the wildlife sanctuary you ride through. Nice to stop for dinner on the Waterfront in Wilmington. Very nice path

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Monroe Township Bike Path

Great trail year round

June, 2025 by 699vf9dfnt

Love this trail. Great all year long. Some areas do have pavement with tree roots popping up so be careful. Also connects to Owen’s Park near the schools in Williamstown

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Junction & Breakwater Trail

Junction-Breakwater Trail

May, 2025 by cindy.mellott

We loved this trail. We went from Cape Henlopen to Rehoboth , then took this trail back to the campground. It was beautiful!!

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Brandywine Creek Path

Best City Park

March, 2025 by chris.tijerino

The Brandywine is the perfect city park. It connects most every neighborhood along the Brandywine river. Plenty of space for joggers, kids, dogs and folks who use walking aids. Scenic, clean and minimal noise pollution.

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Redden State Forest Headquarters Loop Trail

Free and accessible.

March, 2025 by mih28271

An amazing free resource for the lower eastern shore. Flat sand trail mostly covered with pine needles. I would not recommend this trail if your tires are less than 50mm (2 inch) wide. Minimal but effective main trail markings. Multiple unmarked side trails. Adequate parking. Pack a lunch and make a day of it. This is a state forest not a park, there are port-a-john's near the parking area.

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