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Battery Park Trail

1.7 mi

State: DE

Asphalt

Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail

1.8 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Brandywine Trail

2.9 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Chester Creek Trail

2.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Cooper River Trail

10.3 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

D&L Trail

144.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Delaware River Heritage Rte. 130 Bypass Trail

5.7 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

73.6 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Frick's Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Historic Smithville Park Trails

3.9 mi

State: NJ

Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Woodchips

John Heinz Refuge Trail

7.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

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

Pennypack Trail

16.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Schuylkill River East Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Schuylkill River Trail

82.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Tyler State Park Trails

10.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Union Canal Trail

6.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area

3.7 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Kingston Branch Loop Trail

1.75 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Accordion

Lake Galena Hike & Bike Trail

6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Landsdown Trail

1.8 mi

State: NJ

Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Lions' Trail

0.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail)

7.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Royersford Riverfront Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Sullivan's Bridge Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete

Johnson Trolley Line Trail

3.3 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

K&T Trail

1.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Monocacy Way

2.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Walnut Bank Farm Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete

Chester Riverfront Trail

1.35 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Pleasant Spring Creek Bike & Walking Path

0.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Yorklyn Bridge Trail

0.6 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Battery Park Trail 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	1 reviews
	Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail 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	20 reviews
	Brandywine Trail 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	3 reviews
	Chester Creek Trail 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	16 reviews
	Cooper River Trail Camden's Cooper River Park is found on both the north and south shores of Cooper River Lake. The 10.3-mile park trail includes a 3.7-mile loop with several extensions and spurs. About the...	NJ	10.3 mi	Asphalt	20 reviews
	D&L Trail The D&L Trail runs for more than 140 miles through Eastern Pennsylvania, from just north of Philadelphia to Mountain Top in the Poconos Region. It follows historical canal and railroad routes at the...	PA	144.7 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	322 reviews
	Delaware River Heritage Rte. 130 Bypass Trail The Delaware River Heritage Rte. 130 Bypass Trail runs for a total of 5.7 miles. The trail route is paved with some shared concrete sidewalk paths. About the Route The trail heads northeast from...	NJ	5.7 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail Spanning 73.6 miles, the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is the longest completed multiuse trail in the state and is described by many as the crown jewel of New Jersey trails. A portion...	NJ	73.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	118 reviews
	Frick's Trail Not to be confused with the well-known Frick Park across the state in Pittsburgh, the 1.5-mile Frick's Trail is among the newest link in a system of multi-use trails being developed in the suburbs...	PA	1.5 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
	Historic Smithville Park Trails The village of Smithville, upon which the Historic Smithville Park (open 8 a.m.–30 minutes after sunset) sits, has a long and colorful past—and some important connections to the history of bicycles in...	NJ	3.9 mi	Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Woodchips	8 reviews
	John Heinz Refuge Trail The John Heinz Refuge Trail and various footpaths at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum stand in stark contrast to the urban setting that surrounds this refuge. At different points on this...	PA	7.7 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	10 reviews
	Maurice River Bikeway Trail 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	2 reviews
	Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail 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	79 reviews
	Pennypack Trail Overview The Pennypack Trail travels through wooded parks on the outskirts of Philadelphia, following the wooded banks of Pennypack Creek to its mouth where it joins the expansive Delaware...	PA	16.8 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Cinder, Crushed Stone	55 reviews
	Schuylkill River East Trail As its name indicates, the 2-mile long Schuylkill River East Trail follows the northeast bank of the Schuylkill River in Montgomery County. Curving between Royersford and Mont Clare, the multiuse...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	1 reviews
	Schuylkill River Trail Once an important thoroughfare for commerce carried by canal barges and railroad cars in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Schuylkill River (pronounced skool-kl) corridor now accommodates walkers,...	PA	82.9 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	144 reviews
	Tyler State Park Trails Tyler State Park, located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, covers over 1,700 acres on the grounds of an old farm in a charming woodland setting. The park features a network of interconnected trails,...	PA	10.8 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	8 reviews
	Union Canal Trail The Union Canal Trail runs along the Tulpehocken Creek from the city of Reading up to Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport. The trail makes up a segment of the 71.7-mile Schuylkill River Trail in southeastern...	PA	6.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	32 reviews
	Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area This pleasant, flat rail-trail parallels Capoolong Creek through the Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area for nearly 4 miles. The surface is varied, so the trail is best suited for hiking or...	NJ	3.7 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	13 reviews
	Kingston Branch Loop Trail The Kingston Branch Loop Trail is a trip up one side and down the other of the scenic tree-lined Delaware and Raritan Canal. The eastern half of the loop follows the bed of the Rocky Hill Railroad and...	NJ	1.75 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	8 reviews

Accordion

Lake Galena Hike & Bike Trail The Lake Galena Park Hike & Bike Trail (alternatively the Peace Valley Park Hike & Bike Trail) offers 6 miles of blacktop along the shores of Lake Galena, just north of Doylestown in eastern...	PA	6 mi	Asphalt	25 reviews
Landsdown Trail The Landsdown Trail runs 1.8 miles between Lower Landsdown Road and W. Main in Clinton. The trail passes among open fields, woodlands and wetlands and provides access to the South Branch of the...	NJ	1.8 mi	Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	4 reviews
Lions' Trail Picking up directly across Norwood Road from the Struble Trail's south end point, the Lions' Trail offers a half mile of paved trail winding through scenic Kardon Park with 10 acres of ponds and over...	PA	0.4 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail) The Palmer Township Recreation Trail (a.k.a. the Towpath Bike Trail) is a terrific community asset for Palmer and Bethlehem township residents and a great destination for visitors as well. Three modes...	PA	7.8 mi	Asphalt	16 reviews
Royersford Riverfront Trail The 1-mile, paved Royersford Riverfront Trail meanders along the east bank of the Schuylkill River in the Borough of Royersford. For the majority of the route, the trail parallels First Avenue and...	PA	1 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Sullivan's Bridge Trail Completed in the summer of 2016, Sullivan's Bridge and the adjacent trail provide access from the Schuylkill River Trail, Betzwood Park and the section of Valley Forge National Historic Park north of...	PA	1 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 reviews
Johnson Trolley Line Trail The Johnson Trolley Line has two sections, north and south, which are split by Interstate 95. The Trenton-Princeton Traction Company ran the old trolley, known as the "Fast Line," through this...	NJ	3.3 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	12 reviews
K&T Trail The K&T Trail, also known as the Kensington & Tacony Trail for the former railroad line on which is runs, spans a mile along the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Beginning at the Frankford Arsenal Boat...	PA	1.1 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
Monocacy Way The pleasant Monocacy Way takes walkers and cyclists on an adventure through the fascinating history of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The trail kicks off at Monocacy Creek Park, where you can see the a...	PA	2.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	3 reviews
Walnut Bank Farm Trail Named for a development just outside Quakertown, the 1.5-mile Walnut Bank Farm Trail links the borough with nearby Veterans Park and will form a link in the greenway that will eventually link...	PA	1.5 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 reviews
Chester Riverfront Trail 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	1 reviews
Pleasant Spring Creek Bike & Walking Path This paved, multi-use trail begins at the intersection of Constitution Ave. and Spruce Street, across from the entrance to Lenape Park. The trail extends east along Spruce Street, briefly winding into...	PA	0.7 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Yorklyn Bridge Trail 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	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Perkiomen Trail

Trail is in great condition

July, 2025 by bermandab

I rode today - 7/6/25 - from Oaks about 3/4 of the way to Green Lane Park and back. My first time on this trail in a couple of years. I know there may have been some extra maintenance after storms recently but I found the condition of the trail to be the just about the best that I can ever remember. I ride a mostly road bike which sometimes struggles if the gravel gets too deep or loose in places, but a really smooth and enjoyable ride start to finish today.

Uwchlan Trail

narrow trail

July, 2025 by benbaliga

The tail is very scenic and fun to ride. But at a few points there are right angle turns to bridges and narrow treat for a shared trail between hiker’s and bike riders.

Enola Low Grade Trail

23.5 Miles are Great

July, 2025 by joshua.d.waterman

The Enola Low Grade Trail is a great rail trail for biking and walking. Starting from the Turkey Hill end, the first 6 or so miles are super scenic along the river. Once the trail turns inland it is less scenic but still a very nice ride.

It should be noted that once you reach Hollow Rd east of Quarryville (around mile marker 23 or so), the trail is not particularly bike-friendly and the last mile is so overgrown it's not even really hike-friendly.

The trail is marketed as 29.1 miles, but if you're planning on biking, it is about 23 miles.

Accordion

Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area

Tough Condition

July, 2025 by z4g9gshqpr

Saw the last review on this stating trail was dangerous and in need of maintenance. Was hoping some improvement wouldve been made but the Coopalong is still in tough shape. A lot of trees down with large stretches of the trail covered with overgrown weeds. Id especially avoid the southern half closer to Pittstown.

Delaware River Heritage Rte. 130 Bypass Trail

Nice ride from Crystal lake park to the Delaware River. The on-road segment has a sidewalk which we used for safety, although not a lot of traffic. Restrooms at Crystal lake park. . Water was very rusty !!

June, 2025 by deborahdale246

Nice ride from Crystal lake park to the Delaware River. The on-road segment has a sidewalk which we used for safety, although not a lot of traffic. Restrooms at Crystal lake park. . Water was very rusty !!

Enola Low Grade Trail

Excellent choice for a long, flat ride

June, 2025 by tedreese_tl

“Low Grade” is no exaggeration and this is an excellent trail if you’re looking for a long, flat cruise. As others have commented, the scenic highlights are on the western half of the trail so start at Turkey Hill trailhead if that’s what you’re looking for. Portable toilets at maybe half the trailheads. No easy access to stores/conveniences (except Quarryville) so BYO water and nutrition

Monroe Township Bike Path

best trail in South Jersey

June, 2025 by 699vf9dfnt

Fully paved easy to ride.

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

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

good ride…map old

June, 2025 by sdigerol

They connected the two major pieces with an elevated bridge through the meadow park

Schuylkill River Trail

New bridge

June, 2025 by jayneweinhold

Pedaled from Kernsville Dam to just south of Auburn, 6 miles one way. Really nice section of trail. The new bridge over the river between Stony Creek trailhead and Auburn is open. Didn’t have time to pedal all the way to Auburn, had to turn back.