Delaware proudly hosts a portion of the East Coast Greenway – a 3,000 mile non-motorized walking and biking trail in development from Maine to Florida, connecting our nation’s most populated corridor. Efforts are under way to completely finish the Delaware section of the ECG.
Length: 38 mi (when complete)
Surface: Paved & Road Segments
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
The East Coast Greenway, when complete, will offer a safe place for bicyclists, walkers, runners and more – of all ages and abilities – to commute, exercise, and visit new destinations from Maine to Florida.
As Delaware continues to expand its trail network, we may be the first state to complete the route of the East Coast Greenway within its borders. Currently, over 1/3 of the Greenway is complete nationally, but much more is complete in Delaware: nearly 3/4 of the Greenway is on off-road trails for a total of 27 miles of Greenway in the First State. Please note that the map shows the entire East Coast Greenway route through Delaware, which includes both trail and on-road segments between the trails. For more information on what to expect when navigating the route, go to greenway.org/route-map.
This section, an especially important component for local and long distance commuters, was completed in Fall 2023, and is 1.2 miles in length.
The Northern Delaware Greenway links Bellevue State Park and Brandywine Park and the City of Wilmington through 10.4 miles of asphalt trails that travel some of the most beautiful landscapes in Delaware. More information, including maps, on the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail page.
The Jack A. Markell Trail completes a long-awaited connection between the city of Wilmington (including the Amtrak Station) and New Castle Battery Park. That connection consists of an off-road elevated boardwalk and paved pathways, the Wilmington Riverwalk, and one on-road section through Historic New Castle, totaling 7.9 miles. More information, including maps on the Markell Trail page.
The Battery Park Trail is a 3.7 mile paved walking, hiking and biking trail in Historic New Castle. It runs along the Delaware River, providing amazing views of waterfowl, ships and the Delaware Memorial Bridge. More information, including maps, on the Battery Park Trail page.
Stay tuned for updates!
US Route 13 – Governor Printz Blvd paved sidepath (1.9 miles) in planning phase.
Read the Governor Printz Boulevard Corridor Study.
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Protected bike lane (0.9 miles). More details on our Wilmington Loop project page.
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Stay tuned for updates!
Stay tuned for updates!
This latest public meeting hosted by the DNREC will provide updates on the rebuilding of Bancroft Bridge, including its proposed design.
The Legislative Bike to Dover is a semi-formal ride with routes beginning from New Castle and Sussex Counties, ending at Legislative Hall.
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.
