As the weather will cool a bit soon, it’s time to ride on some bike trails near Wilmington!
I’ve been a runner for a long time, but over the past few years my knees have told me to run a little less.
So a few years ago, my wife and I have taken to finding bike trails in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
We love to discover new rail trails and have taken long rides on many trails between and near the Delaware, Susquehanna and Schuylkill Rivers.
Before we go, we make a nice lunch and throw in some snacks, and we make sure we have plenty of cold water.
We even pick out a spot near the trails to have a beer and a snack after the ride.
Below are a few of my favorite bike trails near Wilmington.
Happy Trails!
Northern Delaware Greenway Trail Wilmington
The Northern Delaware Greenway Trail runs thru New Castle County, including Alapocas Run State Park, Rockwood County Park, Bringhurst Woods Park and Bellevue State Park. A few years ago we took a ride from Bellevue to the Brandywine Zoo. It’s a great ride, and you will encounter some hills along the way. Be sure to check out the rock ledges at Alapocas!
Jack A. Markell Trail Wilmington to New Castle
My favorite trail in Delaware is the Jack A. Markell Trail that is a rather easy 7.9 mile ride from Wilmington to New Castle Battery Park. It’s paved and includes a boardwalk through a freshwater tidal marsh refuge where you not only have a great view of the city of Wilmington, but also wildlife including bald eagles! We park at the DuPont Environmental Education Center and ride down to Battery Park. After spending some time enjoying the river views in New Castle, be sure to have lunch or a snack at the restaurants Delaware Street.
C&D Canal Bike Trail Chesapeake City MD to Delaware City DE
Last year for our wedding anniversary, my wife and I stayed at a cool Airbnb in Chesapeake City and of course we brought our bikes along!The C&D Canal Trail follows the Chesapeake-and-Delaware Canal from Chesapeake City to Delaware City. If you are up for a long ride, this is a great one! It’s 30 miles round trip on smooth asphalt with two short steep hills. If starting in Chesapeake City, you are greeted in Delaware City by many great restaurants and shops and a great view of the Delaware River.
