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Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop

3.3 mi

State: DE

Asphalt

Christina Riverwalk

1.3 mi

State: DE

Concrete

Creek Road Trail

2.3 mi

State: DE

Dirt, Gravel

Georgetown-Lewes Trail

1.1 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Concrete

Gordons Pond Trail

3.2 mi

State: DE

Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Industrial Track Greenway Trail

3.9 mi

State: DE

Asphalt

James F. Hall Trail

1.8 mi

State: DE

Asphalt

Junction & Breakwater Trail

6.4 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Killens Pond Bike Trail

2.3 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Little Jersey Trail

8.1 mi

State: DE

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Loblolly Trail

4.9 mi

State: DE

Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Michael Castle Trail

12.4 mi

State: DE

Asphalt

Mispillion River Greenway

1.8 mi

State: DE

Boardwalk, Concrete

Northern Delaware Greenway Trail

10.4 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Pinelands Nature Trail

1.5 mi

State: DE

Sand

Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail

4.4 mi

State: DE

Asphalt, Gravel

Prickly Pear Trail

3.5 mi

State: DE

Crushed Stone, Grass, Sand

Redden State Forest Headquarters Loop Trail

4 mi

State: DE

Dirt

Riverview Trail

1.4 mi

State: DE

Concrete

Salt Marsh Spur

1.2 mi

State: DE

Sand

Accordion

Seahorse Trail

1.3 mi

State: DE

Dirt

Seaside Nature Trail

0.7 mi

State: DE

Sand

Swamp Forest Trail

6.4 mi

State: DE

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Walking Dunes Trail

2.6 mi

State: DE

Crushed Stone

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop The Bike Loop in Cape Henlopen State Park is a nearly 3.5-mile paved trail through the scenic park. The loop offers various branches that lead off into the marshes with wide vistas of the Atlantic...	DE	3.3 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
	Christina Riverwalk The Christina Riverwalk is short (1.3 miles) but pleasant pathway along the Christina River, between the Russell Peterson Wildlife Refuge and the end of S. Popular Street, just beyond Tubman-Garrett...	DE	1.3 mi	Concrete	4 reviews
	Creek Road Trail The Creek Road Trail extends north from a connection with the Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail in White Clay Creek State Park. The scenic park features over 37 miles of hiking trails through wooded...	DE	2.3 mi	Dirt, Gravel	4 reviews
	Georgetown-Lewes Trail Phase 1 of the long-awaited Georgetown to Lewes Rail with Trail was officially opened to the public in October 2016. When completed, the trail, which parallels an active, but little-used freight...	DE	1.1 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 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	20 reviews
	Industrial Track Greenway Trail The Industrial Track Greenway Trail follows an abandoned rail corridor and will eventually link New Castle with the Wilmington waterfront. Already the trail spans nearly 4 miles between the Christina...	DE	3.9 mi	Asphalt	12 reviews
	James F. Hall Trail The James F. Hall Trail—a rail-with-trail—packs a lot into a short stretch: Its paved surface is great for bicycling, in-line skating, and strolling, and there are multiple playgrounds, picnic areas,...	DE	1.8 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Junction & Breakwater Trail This beautiful, pine-studded rail-trail winds through Cape Henlopen State Park next to wetlands and farmland, offering a break from the nearby beaches and eclectic shopping areas. The trail runs from...	DE	6.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	24 reviews
	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	2.3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	1 reviews
	Little Jersey Trail 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	6 reviews
	Loblolly Trail The Loblolly Trail 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 travels over...	DE	4.9 mi	Boardwalk, Crushed Stone	4 reviews
	Michael Castle Trail The Michael Castle Trail offers a scenic 12-mile route along the north shore of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in northern Delaware. The trail is named after the former governor and US...	DE	12.4 mi	Asphalt	62 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
	Northern Delaware Greenway Trail The Northern Delaware Greenway Trail spans 10 miles of northern New Castle County from Bellevue State Park on the Delaware River to Brandywine Creek in Wilmington, Delaware’s largest city. The surface...	DE	10.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	14 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	0 reviews
	Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail 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	8 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	6 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 mi	Dirt	2 reviews
	Riverview Trail The Riverview Trail makes a loop through Fox Point State Park along the Delaware River in Wilmington. The trail circles an open field along the west bank of the river.	DE	1.4 mi	Concrete	1 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	0 reviews

Accordion

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	1 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	0 reviews
Swamp Forest Trail 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	5 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	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Industrial Track Greenway Trail

Creepy Trail Ride

August, 2018 by xcrunner1401

Found nothing scenic or enjoyable on this trail. Rode thru questionable areas, not enough light in the tunnels to see the ground, crossed two busy roads, rode the trail right next to the women's prison.

Industrial Track Greenway Trail

Trail Blocked by downed trees at Suburban Kiosk N of New Castle

July, 2018 by beachlynn

Road the trail from the Boulden trail head towards Wilmington and was stopped at the new bridge. Workers there still doing replanking and it is closed. Went south towards Olde New Castle and found the trail blocked at the Suburban Kiosk about .75 miles from New Castle. Did see a deer on the trail. Can't wait until I can do the trail end to end.

Industrial Track Greenway Trail

definite progress

July, 2018 by kjnerz

Was on the trail today with my wife for first time since tunnels have been opened. Great connection to go uninterrupted from Christiana River to old colonial New Castle. The lighting in the tunnels was not on and even in the daytime they are dark, so use caution, however it is a big improvement now that the two segments of the trail are connected.
We wanted to ride to the Christiana, but were not able to do so because of crews paving the last half mile of trail. We are grateful for their efforts and to see the trail progress "live." According to an engineer on the site, the bridge and connection to other side and downtown Wilmington should be completed in 6 weeks! Very exciting! Once completed you will be able to start at the northern end of the Greenway north of Wilmington, cut through downtown, hop on the trail on the Christiana riverfront, cross over the river and finish in New Castle. Can't wait!

Accordion

Junction & Breakwater Trail

Awesome Trail

July, 2018 by sheranee

Couldn’t wait to get back to the beach to ride this trail again. It’s the easiest trail to ride and the views and scenery are awesome. I like to park at revelations microbrewery, trail goes right by it and they aloud parking there and have a cold one.

Industrial Track Greenway Trail

OK

July, 2018 by sfarring_tl

Ran the trail from the parking area off of Boulden Blvd to the Christina river bridge. The trail is fully open and paved all the way to the river. However, the lights in the tunnels under the highway weren't working which was a little disconcerting. The Christina river bridge appears to be "kind of open" with an open gate but construction equipment still around some work still to be completed. Beyond the Christina river I was told that the trail continues for another half mile or so before being fully blocked by construction. Apparently at some future date it'll connect all the way to the Wilmington train station.

Overall, it wasn't the most scenic environment passing among other things - a prison, the Delaware state potters field, a psychiatric hospital, a couple of highways and lots of high tension lines. It was a reasonable option as I was staying at the Fairfield Inn nearby. Next time I stay in the area I'll try running the trail south of the parking area to the Delaware river.

Northern Delaware Greenway Trail

Fun trail

June, 2018 by brianpmcgovern82

I thought this was a pretty nice trail. The only problem is it not posted too well and I got off track more than once but I was able to backtrack and get back on the trail. It goes through some very scenic woodlands which makes you feel like you went back in time. Very well maintained.

Industrial Track Greenway Trail

Nice Trail!

May, 2018 by jfday

The trail from the City of New Castle to the Christiana River is done and open. The bridge over the Christiana River is complete but, not open yet.

Gordons Pond Trail

Gordon’s Mudflat

May, 2018 by vivian.bedoya

Visited in May 2018 & tried to walk from the Ocean Drive trailhead towards Herring Point. This is a nicely planned, well-maintained trail and a lot of cyclists were enjoying it. Unfortunately, the main attraction, Gordon’s Pond, was dry and foul-smelling; more of a caked mudflat than a body of water. After one mile, we turned back because the flies and hot sun made the experience more unpleasant than the smell. We’ll try again next time we’re in Lewes.

Junction & Breakwater Trail

J&B and Gordon's Pond

May, 2018 by dillar

Great Loop.... Started at Gordon's Pond Parking lot just north of Rehobeth. Rode north on Gordon's Pond Loop, connected via the Cape Henlopen trail past the bath house and onto Rt. 9 to Lewes. Connected with the Junction and Breakwater back to Rehobeth.
Good Surfaces all the way.... was initially concerned with traffic on Rt. 9, but we rode thru a neighborhood parallel to the road and came back onto Rt. 9 just before the Ferry terminal. Don't take Rt. 9 into Lewes, go an extra block and take Savannah Road into Lewes. There's a Dairy Queen on the corner and you can see the Lewes beach right there. Signs for connection to Breakwater Trail are visible right after the little drawbridge.
The end of the trail is a little confusing...the sign is outdated, but if you go left on rt. 273 and turn right on Canal Crossing Road (~200yds) to Church street you'll arrive at Rehobeth Ave. to turn left into town..

Little Jersey Trail

Easy flat trail

March, 2018 by cherylhoffman_tl

A nice trail that takes you though woods, open fields, and a stretch of marshy area with very vocal frogs! A few views of Lums Pond- probably better views on inside trail. Definitely wet & muddy in areas if you go after rain/snowmelt. Warning- I went a week after a nor’easter blew through and there were A LOT of downed trees covering the path. Not a huge deal for a runner to find a path around but the cyclist I met up with wasn’t pleased with the time he had to carry his bike. But, once again, this was after severe weather. Overall, a pretty, easy, & well marked trail!

Michael Castle Trail

A wonderful trail for both beginners and seasoned riders

November, 2017 by robert.richter89

I rode the entire Micheal Castle trail starting in Delaware City as well as the 1.8 Mile Section of the Ben Cardin Trail to Chesapeake City. The entire trail is paved with only a few bumps that are marked. There are a few hills with two switchbacks and sections of the trail are curvy. To me that all added up to a fun ride. There are three trail heads each with parking and bathrooms. Both Delaware City and Chesapeake City offered places to eat. There is also a bar roughly halfway on the trail at a marina. All of this adds up to a perfect trail in my opinion!