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Trails offer an opportunity to step out of the everyday world and connect with the wilder parts of our beautiful state.
Our goal is to provide one-stop-access to information on the beautiful trails and paths in Delaware. We are proud to have advocated for and maintained many of these trails, and we hope you’ll enjoy exploring a new path.
There are countless benefits to working out in the great outdoors! Don your helmet and go on a bike ride, enjoy a run in the crisp morning air, or even try your hand at some outdoor yoga. Getting out of the house and experiencing the beauty of Northern Delaware’s trail and open spaces will lift your spirits and build those essential endorphins.
New Castle County
The off-road pathway, with a combination of elevated boardwalks, paved pathways, and an on-road section through Historic New Castle, provides an enjoyable journey for walkers, runners, bikers and hikers.
Length: 7.9 Mi · Surface: Mixed · Difficulty: Easy
Sussex County
This trail delivers more than six miles of what will one day be the single longest trail in Delaware. The trail is a scenic part of the existing, low-stress network of trails surrounding Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.
Length: 6.0 Mi · Surface: Asphalt · Difficulty: Easy
In today’s world of social media and constant stimulation, it’s hard to find places to quiet your mind and fill your spirit. Enjoying nature offers a way to find some silence and clarity.
Whether you take a quiet walk along a beautiful creek or spend some time watching birds in our beautiful parkland, Delaware has amazing opportunities to reconnect and recharge.
New Castle County
An easy, wide, crushed stone hiking, biking and horseback riding trail, that travels along the creek in Brandywine Creek State Park. View woods, wildflowers, and wildlife with designated ramps to drop in canoes, kayaks, or a fishing line.
Length: 2.9 Mi · Surface: Crushed Stone · Difficulty: Easy
Kent County
This popular and easy biking, hiking, running, and bird watching trail traverses the salt marshes in Cape Henlopen State Park on the western side of Gordons Pond – a 900-acre salt water lagoon – and offers stunning views.
Length: 5.2 Mi · Surface: Mixed · Difficulty: Easy
We are often caught up in getting somewhere quickly. Instead, take it slow and explore some beautiful scenery on your way to fun destinations and memorable experiences through the scenery that only Delaware has to offer.
Perhaps commute to work by bicycle! Getting out of the car delivers a healthy, eco-friendly, and extremely rewarding experience.
New Castle County
The Northern Delaware Greenway Trail links Bellevue State Park and Brandywine Park and the City of Wilmington. It follows a series of trails through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Delaware.
Length: 7.9 Mi · Surface: Mixed · Difficulty: Moderate
Kent County
The Capital City Trail provides a route for non-motorized travel through Delaware’s State Capital, Dover. It connects users to parks, historic attractions, government offices, and the Dover Air Force Base.
Length: 4.5 Mi · Surface: Mixed · Difficulty: Easy
About Delaware Greenways:
We envision a State where trails, pathways and scenic corridors connect everyone to where they want to go, empowering them to live healthier lives as they discover and enjoy the outdoors.
