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Wilmington Riverfront – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from New Castle

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Wilmington Riverfront – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from New Castle

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Wilmington Riverfront – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from New Castle

02:20

36.4km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.1 km for 170 m

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Parking

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1.91 km

Wilmington Riverfront

Highlight (Segment) • River

I rode here via the JAM trail from New Castle. Great ride and a great destination. Plenty of food options, and scenic spots to sit and relax.

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15.6 km

Brandywine Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 1886, was the first city park developed by the city of Wilmington, Delaware and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. …

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16.4 km

In the Brandywine Park, the "Augustine Cut-off" features three significant bridges: a small pedestrian suspension bridge within the park, the stone arch CSX Brandywine River Railroad Bridge built in 1910 …

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23.8 km

Wilmington Riverfront

Highlight • River

Founded by Swedes at the beginning of the 17th century. Twin town with Fulda, among others. A stop and a stroll is recommended, especially for the art museum. The promenade along the shore is very nice
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilmington_(Delaware)

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26.3 km

DuPont Environmental Education Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Boardwalk around a marsh pond next to the Cristina River and the Jack A. Markell Trail. Wide variety of sports possible. The Nature center offers a small display of critters and wooden birds.

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26.4 km

JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Grade separated multi-use path from downtown Wilmington to Historic New Castle. The Jack Markell Trail has two lovely bridges one over a railway track and another over the Christina River.

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36.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

6.80 km

3.90 km

1.29 km

872 m

611 m

201 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

7.70 km

3.67 km

3.16 km

563 m

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Wilmington Riverfront – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from New Castle

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