Best Trail Running in Delaware

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Delaware, New Castle County

02 :05 hrs
5.8 mi
56.64616 ft
Hard

Brandywine Creek State Park is located in the Piedmont in Delaware, along with 3 more of the 15 state parks in the state. This park preserves an especially picturesque section of a Piedmont valley noted for its scenery, history, and culture. The wooded portions of the park have been relatively undisturbed for almost the past two hundred years. The great trees are the glory of the park, but the artistic stone walls crisscrossing the meadows and forests were built more than a century ago by Italians and are a beautiful sight. This hike explores the gorgeous forests on both sides of the river, as well as trekking along the river for a distance on both its banks.

2

Delaware, Sussex County

01 :36 hrs
4.8 mi
1.4357679 ft
Moderate

Delaware Seashore State Park is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay. It is a major attraction for visitors and there is a large variety of water-related activities available. This trail offers a great loop perfect for exploring the park's open meadows, young hardwood and pine forests, and a view of the Indian River Bay. The trail is wide with a variable surface and is open to hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Two connector trails provide community access at several locations throughout Fresh Pond.

3

Delaware, Sussex County

01 :41 hrs
5.1 mi
2.2648897 ft
Moderate

Trap Pond State Park features freshwater wetlands and the northernmost natural stand of bald cypress trees in the country. There are several trails, offering the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the wetland forest. On this hike you will circle the pond, have many chances to view wildlife, and enjoy a plethora of flowering plants. Birdwatching is a popular activity and blue herons, owls, hummingbirds, warblers, bald eagles, and the pileated woodpecker are commonly seen.

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Delaware, New Castle County

00 :46 hrs
2.2 mi
28.436523 ft
Easy

White Clay Creek State Park is a wonderful escape from the encroaching development of New Castle County. The park’s lush greenery and wild streams offer a refreshing change of pace. There are many miles of trails for visitors to explore and visit historic sites and scenic vistas. This trail crosses meadow and passes through a mature hardwood forest of maples, oak, and poplar.

5

New Jersey, Gloucester County

01 :13 hrs
4.6 mi
17.791536 ft
Hard

The trails at Gloucester are not marked for difficulty; they are barely even marked at all. You should county on the trek being sandy, with some roots and logs. There are numerous small rolling hills interspersed with flatter sections. The overall ride is intermediate, but vary from recreational to advanced. The trails are not rocky, but can be muddy or a bid sandy in isolated spots. Overall, the trails are fast, fun and interestingly designed.

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Delaware, New Castle County

01 :18 hrs
3.6 mi
41.565758 ft
Moderate

This is a short, easy loop in a peaceful, wooded stream valley, not far from Newark. The terrain is varied, the woods are deep, and the trail system devised to make maximum use of the acreage. The path visits tall poplar stands and passes through wide fields. There is one segment where the trail hugs the high side of a steep, narrow gorge. This is a relatively easy other than one bridgeless stream crossing and a few steep hills.

7

Delaware, New Castle County

01 :20 hrs
3.6 mi
58.129356 ft
Moderate

Alapocas Run State Park is a city oasis situated in the heart of Wilmington. The trail bridges the Alapocas Run, a rocky, wild-looking stream, and then continues through oak-hickory woods with the stream to the left. The woods provide a very peaceful, serene atmosphere and offer a nice getaway from the bustling city.

8

Delaware, New Castle County

01 :06 hrs
4.2 mi
38.335384 ft
Moderate

Bringhurst Woods Park is a great getaway from the bustle of the city and is located in the midst of a busy residential area. Interstate 95 borders the park to the north and can be heard from the park but the dense forest provides a nice oasis. This trail passes through scenic, open fields before entering the woods where it follows a small stream and loops back.

9

Delaware, Sussex County

01 :34 hrs
4.7 mi
5.6580844 ft
Moderate

Cape Henlopen State Park is exquisitely beautiful and has a variety of different habitats, including the beach and shore, the dunes, mature forests, bogs, and salt marshes. White-tailed deer roam the woodlands, northern bobwhite abounds on the dunes and in the forests, and seabirds and shorebirds are abundant. This hike passes through scenic Holland Glade, highlighted by a scenic overlook on a wooden bridge with views of marshland and the ocean in the distance. It follows a wide graded trail through coastal forest and farm fields.

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Delaware, New Castle County

01 :51 hrs
7.2 mi
77.47963 ft
Hard

Brandywine Creek State Park is located in the Piedmont in Delaware, along with 3 more of the 15 state parks in the state. This park preserves an especially picturesque section of a Piedmont valley noted for its scenery, history, and culture. The wooded portions of the park have been relatively undisturbed for almost the past two hundred years. The great trees are the glory of the park, but the artistic stone walls crisscrossing the meadows and forests were built more than a century ago by Italians and are a beautiful sight. This route takes good advantage of the mountain biking trail on the east side of the river. You will ride through the gorgeous forest, along the rocky creek, and weave back and forth on the trails.

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