The Mike Castle Trail is a 12.4-mile asphalt path that connects Delaware City Marina to the Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail at the Delaware/Maryland state line near Newark. This mixed-use trail is popular for activities like biking, walking, inline skating, and cross-country skiing. The trail offers several parking areas with restrooms along the route, as well as nice river views.

Aaron Wallace

September 17, 2019

Road cycling

A great mixed-use path (cyclists and pedestrians) between Delaware City and Chesapeake City. You'll find lots of parking along the trail with restrooms. I'm pretty sure there is drinking water in the marina at about the half way point but I haven't found it yet.

ris

August 22, 2025

Road cycling

Nice and flat for most of it:)

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1. Delaware City – Mike Castle Trail

49.6km

01:56

80m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Middletown – Mike Castle Trail

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. View over Fort Delaware – Mike Castle Trail loop from Delaware City

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02:07

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 833 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

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1. Delaware City – Mike Castle Trail

2. Middletown – Mike Castle Trail

3. View over Fort Delaware – Mike Castle Trail loop from Delaware City

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