Georgetown-Lewes Trail

• This popular trail follows the rail bed of the former Delaware Coast Line Railroad, and provides pedestrians, cyclists, dog walkers and families the opportunity to enjoy time together as they get outside and stay active.
• Sharing a terminus with the Junction & Breakwater Trail on Gills NeckRoad in Lewes, t he trail travels north to its current end at Cool Spring Road (Rte. 9).

• Shortly after its start on Gills Neck you’ll pass a black-and-white mural on the back wall of a former power plant building, continue past colorful landscaped yards and approach the trailhead at its crossing of Monroe Avenue.

• In addition to ample parking, the trailhead
  provides clean restrooms, an informational kiosk, water bottle filing station, water fountain and bike repair station.

• Back on the trail you wind past the Lewes Library, cross often heavily traveled roads, Kings Highway and Savannah Road, and on the other side of Savanna Road will find an informational kiosk with map and rest area.

• Continue through beautiful shade trees, past a horse farm and residences until you reach the intersection of Old Orchard Road.  Old Orchard is a heavily traveled road, and requires your full attention.

• More shade trees wait on the other side of Old Orchard, and the trail provides a safe crossing under one of the busiest roads in Delaware, Route 1.
• Informational kiosks and benches can be found along the trail. The tree-lined corridor continues providing a respite from the summer heat, and the rich, rural landscape of Sussex County until its current
  terminus at Cool Spring Road (Rte. 9).

• Currently, along the 8-mile span of the Lewes to Georgetown Trail there are 12 at-grade road crossings. Pay special attention to the signage located at each intersection to safely cross.

• All road crossing are clearly marked, but for your safety and the safety of other trail users use additional caution while crossing.

Completion of the trail entails the section from Airport Road to Fisher Road, a total of 6 miles. As of spring 2024, thanks to federal funding from a RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) Grant awarded in the summer of 2023, the Design Phase of the final section was completed.  DelDOT is scheduled to begin construction in February 2025, with completion by spring 2026. Read more details.