Log inRegister
Search
Find Trails > Delaware > Smyrna > Smyrna Hiking Trails

Smyrna, DE Hiking Trails and Maps

1023 Reviews

Looking for the best Hiking trails around Smyrna?

Find the top rated hiking trails in Smyrna, whether you're looking for an easy short hiking trail or a long hiking trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click on a hiking trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

Go to:

Map Search
  • Relevance
  • Name
  • Length
  • Most Popular
Activities
Length
Surfaces
Type
97 Results
Activities
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

Berlin Road Sidepath
0.6 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

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

Broadneck Peninsula Trail
1.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Canning House Run Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

Chester Creek Trail
2.8 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Chester Valley Trail
18.6 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Cold Spring Bike Path
2.7 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Cross Island Trail
6.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Darby Creek Trail (PA)
3 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Dennis Township Bike Path
2.4 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

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

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

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
5.5 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Boardwalk

James F. Hall Trail
1.8 mi
State: DE
Asphalt
Accordion

John Heinz Refuge Trail
7.7 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone, Gravel

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

MA & PA Heritage Trail
5.1 mi
State: MD
Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt

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

Middle Township Bike Path
13 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

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

Monroe Township Bike Path
6.3 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

Ridley Creek State Park Trail
4.8 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

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

Salt Marsh Spur
1.2 mi
State: DE
Sand

Schuylkill River Trail
82.4 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Springlawn Trail
2.1 mi
State: PA
Dirt, Gravel

St. Michaels Nature Trail
1.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Struble Trail
2.6 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

United States Avenue Trail
2 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Walking Dunes Trail
2.6 mi
State: DE
Crushed Stone

West Deptford Scenic Trail
1.7 mi
State: NJ
Dirt, Grass

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

Wilmington Riverwalk
1.4 mi
State: DE
Boardwalk, Concrete

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

Cobbs Creek Trail
3.7 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Delaware River Trail
2.1 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Brick

Delcastle Recreational Park Walking Trail
1.8 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Downs Park Trail
5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

East Branch Brandywine Trail
2.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Enola Low Grade Trail
29.15 mi
State: PA
Ballast, Crushed Stone

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

Goshen Road Trail
0.9 mi
State: PA
Gravel

Kent Island South Trail
5.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

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

Lions' Trail
0.4 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

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

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

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

Parrish Trail

1.5 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone, Gravel

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

Pennsy Trail (PA)
1.2 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone, Woodchips

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

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

Woodbine Railroad Trail
3 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

John N. Balis Bikeway
0.5 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

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

Leiper-Smedley Trail

2 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

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

Seaside Nature Trail
0.7 mi
State: DE
Sand

Chester Riverfront Trail
1.35 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

58th Street Greenway
1.4 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Brandywine Creek Path
1.5 mi
State: DE
Asphalt, Concrete

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

Charles Bailey Trail
2.5 mi
State: DE, PA
Dirt

Hammonton Bike Path
0.25 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

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

James T. Corcoran Memorial Greenway
2.3 mi
State: DE
Asphalt

Liseter Trail

1 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

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

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

Tinicum Township Trail
0.72 mi
State: PA
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 Berlin Road Sidepath provides a pleasant, shaded paved trail for biking and walking in the community of Lindenwold. Stretching between Linden Avenue and Gibbsboro Road, the trail runs along the...
 NJ 0.6 mi Asphalt
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
The Broadneck Peninsula Trail is 1.2 miles of asphalt walking and biking pathway in east Annapolis. The trail runs parallel to College Parkway, from Green Holly Drive to Old Cape St. Claire Road,...
 MD 1.2 mi Asphalt
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 3.3 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
Closure Notice: Due to sewer line work, there is a detour in place in Bridgeport around at Fallsview Drive. See posted signage for directions. Keep up to date on this closure via. the Montgomery...
 PA 18.6 mi Asphalt
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
Explore the best of the Eastern Shore on Queen Anne’s County’s Cross Island Trail, which runs the width of Kent Island from east to west, stretching between two nature parks. With many access points...
 MD 6.5 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The Darby Creek Trail is currently in three major sections, all of which follow the Darby Creek through the woods. The middle segment is  Nearly a mile long, the northern segment runs along the...
 PA 3 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
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 from Dutchmans Lane in southern Easton, Maryland, to North Easton Park—a large sports complex—over 2.5 miles away. The trail opened in 1998 and has been a popular local...
 MD 2.5 mi Asphalt
TRAIL CLOSED: As a precaution to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the local managing authority has temporarily closed this trail to non-residents. As you walk along the Elephant Swamp Trail, it’s...
 NJ 5 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips
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
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
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
Spanning 5.5 miles, the Jack A. Markell Trail (JAM Trail)—named after a former Delaware governor—is part of a trail system that connects the Wilmington river­front with New Castle. The asphalt...
 DE 5.5 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
Accordion
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
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
The MA & PA Heritage Trail is not your typical rail-trail. Named for the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, which chugged through the Harford County countryside for the first half of the 20th...
 MD 5.1 mi Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt
Overview 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...
 DE 12.4 mi Asphalt
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
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 carries visitors through the tranquil woodlands of the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area as it connects the southern New Jersey suburban towns of Glassboro and...
 NJ 6.3 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
Located in Media Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Ridley Creek State Park encompasses over 2,600 acres of woodlands and meadows. The park is only 16 miles from Center City, Philadelphia, but...
 PA 4.8 mi Asphalt
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
Overview 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...
 PA 82.4 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
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 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 settlement...
 MD 1.3 mi Asphalt
The Chester County Parks & Recreation Department opened this trail in 1979 on part of a former Pennsylvania Railroad right-of-way. Today the 2.6-mile trail attracts more than 125,000 visitors each...
 PA 2.6 mi Asphalt
United States Avenue Trail, which is also know locally as the "Green Trail" travels through a primarily wooded landscape between Foster Avenue and Egg Harbor Road in Gibbsboro, New Jersey. At the...
 NJ 2 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
For birders and other wildlife watchers, the short West Deptford Scenic Trail offers an opportunity for a remote and tranquil stroll through a beautiful natural area. Located within a 90-acre area of...
 NJ 1.7 mi Dirt, Grass
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
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
Cobbs Creek Trail runs through the borough of Lansdowne, just west of Philadelphia. The paved pathway offers a scenic route along its tree-lined namesake creek from the 63rd Street Station to Cobbs...
 PA 3.7 mi Asphalt
The Delaware River Trail hugs the Philadelphia waterfront proving access to parks and recreational amenities. It's part of a larger effort called The Circuit, which will link 750 miles of trail...
 PA 2.1 mi Asphalt, Brick
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
Less than an hour west of Philadelphia, the East Branch Brandywine Trail begins south of Downingtown and continues south along its namesake river. The paved trail passes through meadows and wooded...
 PA 2.5 mi Asphalt
Overview Running through southeastern Pennsylvania, the Enola Low Grade Trail is remarkably flat, even for a rail trail —it says so right in the name! Even across hilly terrain, the trail’s grades...
 PA 29.15 mi Ballast, Crushed Stone
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 Goshen Road Trail runs through Newtown Township, which lies about 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Just shy of a mile, the crushed-stone trail offers a great place for a quick run. The route, which...
 PA 0.9 mi Gravel
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
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
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 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
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
The Pennsy Trail is a short, but sweet rail-trail located in Haverford Township, to the west of Philadelphia. The trail's southern and northern ends are currently broken up by Manoa Road, with the...
 PA 1.2 mi Crushed Stone, Woodchips
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
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
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 John N. Balis Bikeway is a half-mile paved trail along a former rail corridor that now serves as an electrical transmission right of way in the suburban community of Runnemede. The southern end...
 NJ 0.5 mi Asphalt
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
This trail connects the historic Thomas Leiper House (built in 1785) to Smedley Park, hence its name. The 2-mile multipurpose trail is mostly shaded as it winds through the Crum Creek Valley and zigs...
 PA 2 mi Asphalt
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 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
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
Although just 1.4 miles long, the 58th Street Greenway is an important connector in the southwestern Philadelphia neighborhood of Kingsessing. Although most of the greenway is off-road trail, note...
 PA 1.4 mi Asphalt
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 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
The Hammonton Bike Path is being built on the former Philadelphia and Atlantic City mainline to Atlantic City, which started service in July of 1877. This railroad later became the Philadelphia...
 NJ 0.25 mi Asphalt
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
Liseter Trail is a multipurpose recreation pathway in Newtown Square, west of Philadelphia. The mile-long trail skirts the edge of the Liseter subdivision on State Route 252/ Newtown Street to the...
 PA 1 mi Asphalt
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
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 Tinicum Township trail begins on the southwest corner of the intersection of Wannamaker Ave. and Route 291. The asphalt multi-use trail extends southwest, paralleling Route 291 for a little over...
 PA 0.72 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

West Deptford Scenic Trail

great beginner trail

April, 2024 by mattf5164

Trail was really nice and there was a lot of shade. It was pretty cool to see different types of trees with descriptions. However the end of the trail was flooded and had to walk back.

read more …

Schuylkill River Trail

It was fun. Was severely dehydrated and had to call an ambulance the end, but it was definitely worth it! Would do it again just not to Phoenixville lol

January, 2024 by aj8976037

It was fun. Was severely dehydrated and had to call an ambulance the end, but it was definitely worth it! Would do it again just not to Phoenixville lol

read more …

Chester Valley Trail

Long time rider, 3/5 is adequate

January, 2024 by frenchi79

When I lived in Malvern I was on this trail every day. Four years - every day, no exaggeration. Rain, 30 degree weather, 100 degree weather, hot sun, complete darkness (with all the bugs and knats of various sizes illuminated by my bike lights lol) and it was fine. Some reviewers on here complain about the fact that cyclists have to exercise caution at intersections and might need to stop if there is traffic. Yes, that can be annoying but it’s part of the trail. Other reviewers mention the fact that it is noisy towards KOP because it runs adjacent to 202. I can’t imagine being bothered by something like that enough to stop using this trail and I believe that the extension from KOP to Norristown has finally been completed, so I think that adds another few miles each way (awesome!)

If you can’t already tell, the CVT is like a friend to me. I was extremely lucky and grateful to live in a place where I could throw my bike onto the rack and drive to the Exton entrance in 5 minutes; I took advantage of this fact as much as possible!! In addition to the outdoor recreation it provides, there are certain stretches of this trail that are absolutely beautiful. My phone is full of pictures from my rides, which I’ll include with this review :)

It is also very well maintained. As I said, I ride in all weather (except snow) and leaves, debris, twigs and branches after a storm… anything that could pose a threat to safety was always promptly cleaned up. Always. If I have one complaint regarding safety it would be that the lights inside the two tunnels were rarely ever turned on after dark. I’m not sure why that was.

The reason for the 3 star review is for things beyond anyone’s control, but they’re enough to seriously affect someone’s ride, and since these are daily ongoing occurrences they should be mentioned. One is that all the people that live near this trail and walk their dogs on it pick up their dog’s poop and put it in the little biodegradable green bags that are provided all along the trail. This is great, but then they don’t take it to the trash cans to dispose of it - they leave those bags, tied up, all along the sides of the trail. 😅😅😅 Everyone does this. It’s amusing until it’s not, and now that I’ve moved out of the area (which is great, don’t get me wrong) and have found a new trail in my new state, I don’t ever see anything like this. It’s nice.

The other reason for the 3 stars is that these same people like to mess with cyclists by acting confused when you call out “on your left” , which it is advised to do. They either spilt up (if there are two people) and go on either side forcing you to ride between them (somewhat awkwardly sometimes) or they jump in front of you. I was never able to really determine if this is done on purpose or if they legitimately get that deer in the headlights panic that actually causes them to confuse which way they should move with the way they actually do move, but this is something else I haven’t experienced outside on other trails, which, again, is very nice. Kind of a relief, actually.

All that said, if you like outdoor recreation, this is an amazing trail, and you can do it twice or three times on the days when once isn’t enough. It’s a fun and free way to stay fit!

read more …
Accordion

Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail

Michael N. Castle C & D Canal Trail

November, 2023 by thejake91739

Q: If I bike ride the short 1.8 mile Ben Cardin trail in Maryland, should I bother continuing on to Delaware's Michael N. Castle trail?
A: Most definitely! Why stop after just two miles?

Q: Is it as flat and easy as the Ben Cardin trail?
A: It's mostly long, flat and occasionally curves as it parallels the not perfectly straight canal, but there are three places where the trail leaves the canal and climbs up the side of the hill. There it's curvier and takes you through woodlands and by a marina.

Q: Are the hills strenuous?
A: For regular, fit bikers and old guys like me with a Swytch pedal assist system, no. For others I would say yes.

Q: How strenuous?
A: One is steep enough to warrant two switchbacks. I also encountered a middle aged couple at the top of one of the hills resting, recovering, and acting like, What have we gotten ourselves into? I also observed another young, fit woman jogging who had to stop halfway up the hill, bend over, and put her hands on her knees.

Q:Is it picturesque?
A: Yes, lots of interesting photo ops of bridges, the canal, birds, woodlands, salt marshes, watercraft, charming homes, and historical sites.

Q: So if I start in Maryland and reach 5th Street in Delaware City, that's where I turn around?
A: Technically, that's the end of the Castle Trail, but why stop there? Cross the road and continue for another mile or so along quiet Canal Road and the Delaware City Marina to old, historic Delaware City, Battery Park, and Delaware Bay! You'll regret it if you don't!

Q: Are there any rest stops or restrooms?
A: There are restrooms at South Lums Trailhead on the trail and at Battery Park. There are also benches consistently along the canal about every 250 yards!

Q: Is it safe? What are the trail users like?
A: The friendliest and most polite you could ever hope for!

Q: As a former educator, what grade would you give this trail?
A: An A, but not an easy A. You'll have to work hard to complete those six inclines (assuming you're traveling the entire distance and doing a round trip).

read more …

Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail

Ben Cardin C & D Canal recreation Trail

November, 2023 by thejake91739

Officially, this Maryland trail is only 1.8 miles, perfect for the fine folks of Chesapeake City or tourists to take a stroll out to the state line with Delaware and back. In fact, as I sat on the deck of the Ship Watch Inn across the canal from the path's trailhead the evening before I rode it, I saw so many people doing just that.

The 3.6 miles round trip is perfect for walkers since it is flat, quiet, and picturesque. When I started my bike ride the next morning at sunrise, all I encountered were runners and friendly dog walkers.

However, those of us on bikes aren't going to stop after two miles, so be sure to combine this with the Delaware portion of the canal trail for an additional twelve miles.

AND . . . don't stop after those twelve miles. Since you've already gone that far, continue across 5th Street in Delaware City into the park and then bear right toward Canal Street to travel another mile or so to historical Delaware City, Battery Park, and Delaware Bay! Total round trip of thirty miles.

WARNING: If you decide to continue on to Delaware City, there are three hills on Delaware's Ben Cardin Trail. Thank goodness for my Swytch pedal assist!

read more …

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.

read more …

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.

read more …

Smyrna-Clayton Bike Path

Community Connector

September, 2023 by jmcginnis12

Actually a small network of multi-use trails, the Smyrna-Clayton Bike Path gives residents of both of these communities a great alternative to walking or biking along busy local roads.
The trail is comprised of two main branches, starting from Duck Creek Parkway on either side of the High School and Middle School campus. The northwest branch separates the high school from adjacent mini-storage facilities and a residential subdivision, while the northeast division follows a powerline that runs along a branch of Duck Creek and connects to the west side of Smyrna via a footbridge. Both branches of the trail wrap around the campus and converge just south of a small cow pasture. The trail continues southeast of here, crossing the creek on a footbridge and ending at the intersection of Routes 6 and 300.
In addition to giving local residents a chance to enjoy nature, the trail gives students at the high and middle schools a safe means to walk to and from school . Unfortunately, I noticed some minor deterioration on the footbridge northwest of the Route 6 and 300 intersection. People who are sensitive to loud noises should also be aware that the local fire company's emergency alert siren is just north of the junction between the northwest and northeast branches of the trail.

read more …

Monroe Township Bike Path

Easy, shady ride for a hot day!

September, 2023 by xerna17

We ride this trail a few times a year. Its very straight, smooth and mostly flat. Just a few very slight inclines. From Rt. 47 you ride a good distance before there are any road crossings. After that there are a few but only one or two that have a lot of traffic. Most of the trail goes through mature woodlands that give a lot of shade. My only complaint is that there don't seem to be any public bathrooms on the trail or at the trailheads. Otherwise, this is an easy, pretty trail.

read more …

Easton Rails-to-Trails

Pleasant ride on a hot afternoon

August, 2023 by fisher1_tl

We just got back from a ride. Parked at the north end of the trail, and rode to the southern end and back. Took a detour through the new John F. Ford park, which was a nice surprise. Except for a few tree root speed bumps and some hickory nuts, the paved trail was in very good condition. More than half is shaded in the afternoon. Passed a few pedestrians, but had the trail mostly to ourselves. Not a trail to go speed riding, as there are frequent gates at road crossings.

read more …

Brandywine Trail

Biked on Brandywine Trail Along the Water on 8/13

August, 2023 by stephyoffee

The beginning of the trail was easy to find after parking in the alternate parking area since the main parking was closed. The recent storm made the trail somewhat muddy with one fallen tree blocking the way about 1/4 mile from the trailhead. The narrow path along the water's edge on one side, and corn field on the other was fine to bike on, but ended at just over a mile due to a small stream that needed to be crossed. Instead of trying to find an alternate way across, we just turned around and headed back to the parking lot.

read more …

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.

read more …
View more reviewsView fewer reviews

Find Nearby City trails

Brookside, DE
Claymont, DE
Dover, DE
Edgemoor, DE
Elsmere, DE
Georgetown, DE
Middletown, DE
Milford, DE
New Castle, DE
Newark, DE
Pike Creek, DE
Seaford, DE
Smyrna, DE
Wilmington, DE
Wilmington Manor, DE

Register for free!

Register for free with TrailLink today!

We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors
  • View over 40,000 miles of trail maps
  • Share your trail photos
  • Save your own favorite trails
  • Learn about new trails near you
  • Leave reviews for trails
  • Add new and edit existing trails
Register Now

Get the Free TrailLink App

The trail is always better with TrailLink

Scan the QR code to get TrailLink on your phone

Explore by City

New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
Dallas, TX
San Antonio, TX
Detroit, MI
San Jose, CA
San Francisco, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Columbus, OH
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Memphis, TN
Milwaukee, WI
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Charlotte, NC
Fort Worth, TX
Portland, OR
Oklahoma City, OK
Tucson, AZ
New Orleans, LA
Las Vegas, NV
Cleveland, OH
Long Beach, CA
Albuquerque, NM
Kansas City, MO
Fresno, CA
Virginia Beach, VA
Atlanta, GA
Sacramento, CA
Oakland, CA
Tulsa, OK
Omaha, NE
Minneapolis, MN
Honolulu, HI
Miami, FL
Colorado Springs, CO
Saint Louis, MO
Wichita, KS
Santa Ana, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
Arlington, TX
Cincinnati, OH
Anaheim, CA
Toledo, OH
Tampa, FL
Buffalo, NY
Saint Paul, MN
Raleigh, NC
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Anchorage, AK
Louisville, KY
Riverside, CA
Saint Petersburg, FL
Bakersfield, CA
Birmingham, AL
Norfolk, VA
Baton Rouge, LA
Lincoln, NE
Greensboro, NC
Plano, TX
Rochester, NY
Akron, OH
Madison, WI
Fort Wayne, IN
Scottsdale, AZ
Montgomery, AL
Mobile, AL
Des Moines, IA
Grand Rapids, MI
Richmond, VA
Yonkers, NY
Spokane, WA
Tacoma, WA
Irving, TX
Huntington Beach, CA
Durham, NC
Boise, ID
Cheyenne, WY
Sioux Falls, SD
Bismarck, ND
Salt Lake City, UT
Fayetteville, AR
Hattiesburg, MI
Missoula, MT
Columbia, SC
Petersburg, WV
Wilmington, DE
Providence, RI
Hartford, CT
Burlington, VT
Manchester, NH
Portland, ME

Explore by City

New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
Dallas, TX
San Antonio, TX
Detroit, MI
San Jose, CA
San Francisco, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Columbus, OH
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Memphis, TN
Milwaukee, WI
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Charlotte, NC
Fort Worth, TX
Portland, OR
Oklahoma City, OK
Tucson, AZ
New Orleans, LA
Las Vegas, NV
Cleveland, OH
Long Beach, CA
Albuquerque, NM
Kansas City, MO
Fresno, CA
Virginia Beach, VA
Atlanta, GA
Sacramento, CA
Oakland, CA
Tulsa, OK
Omaha, NE
Minneapolis, MN
Honolulu, HI
Miami, FL
Colorado Springs, CO
Saint Louis, MO
Wichita, KS
Santa Ana, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
Arlington, TX
Cincinnati, OH
Anaheim, CA
Toledo, OH
Tampa, FL
Buffalo, NY
Saint Paul, MN
Raleigh, NC
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Anchorage, AK
Louisville, KY
Riverside, CA
Saint Petersburg, FL
Bakersfield, CA
Birmingham, AL
Norfolk, VA
Baton Rouge, LA
Lincoln, NE
Greensboro, NC
Plano, TX
Rochester, NY
Akron, OH
Madison, WI
Fort Wayne, IN
Scottsdale, AZ
Montgomery, AL
Mobile, AL
Des Moines, IA
Grand Rapids, MI
Richmond, VA
Yonkers, NY
Spokane, WA
Tacoma, WA
Irving, TX
Huntington Beach, CA
Durham, NC
Boise, ID
Cheyenne, WY
Sioux Falls, SD
Bismarck, ND
Salt Lake City, UT
Fayetteville, AR
Hattiesburg, MI
Missoula, MT
Columbia, SC
Petersburg, WV
Wilmington, DE
Providence, RI
Hartford, CT
Burlington, VT
Manchester, NH
Portland, ME

Explore by Activity

ATV
Bike
Birding
Cross Country Skiing
Dog Walking
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Inline Skating
Mountain Biking
Running
Snowmobiling
Walking
Wheelchair Accessible

Explore by Activity

ATV
Bike
Birding
Cross Country Skiing
Dog Walking
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Inline Skating
Mountain Biking
Running
Snowmobiling
Walking
Wheelchair Accessible

Log in to your account to:

  • View trail paths on the map
  • Save trails to your account
  • Add trails, edit descriptions
  • Share photos
  • Add reviews

Log in with Google

Log in with Apple

OR

Register for free!

Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more!

Register with Google

Register with Apple

OR

Your account has been deleted.