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White Clay Creek Preserve – Whitely Farms loop from Franklin Township

White Clay Creek Preserve – Whitely Farms loop from Franklin Township

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White Clay Creek Preserve – Whitely Farms loop from Franklin Township

06:03

91.3km

1,110m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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After 35.8 km for 134 m

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19.0 km

White Clay Creek Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The White Clay Creek Preserve is named after the fact that clay was mined here in the past. It's characterized by forests, a creek with numerous small streams, and wide views.

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19.9 km

Whitely Farms

Highlight • Trail

The Whitely Farms Trail is part of the 37-mile trail network that lies within White Clay Creek State Park. The trail features rolling hills and scenic views.

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33.6 km

White Clay Creek State Park

Nature Reserve

37.4 km

William M. Redd, Jr. Park

Highlight • Forest

William M. Redd, Jr. Park is a small, 69-acre park immediately north of Newark Reservoir Park. The trails within William M. Redd, Jr. Park take visitors through woods and along …

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39.3 km

Newark Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is the primary water supply for the city of Newark. As such, there is no boating or swimming allowed. There is a multi-use pathway that follows the perimeter of the reservoir.

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68.1 km

Fair Hill Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Fair Hills trail system offers 80+ miles of easy singletrack. There a five major trail loops that are connected with each other. That means you can easily spend the whole day on the bike here.

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68.2 km

North Appleton Parking Lot, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Highlight • Parking

The Fair Hills trail system offers 80+ miles of easy singletrack. There a five major trail loops that are connected with each other. That means you can easily spend the whole day on the bike here.

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71.4 km

Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area

Highlight • Natural

Fair Hill is a 5,613-acre Natural Resources Management Area dedicated to the public's use and protection of Maryland's natural area. Fair Hill has rolling fields, woodlands, and enjoyable natural beauty. …

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82.4 km

Big Elk Creek State Park

Nature Reserve

91.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.1 km

24.2 km

15.9 km

11.5 km

1.41 km

990 m

309 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

25.1 km

21.9 km

6.58 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 20 August

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White Clay Creek Preserve – Whitely Farms loop from Franklin Township

White Clay Creek Preserve

View of White Clay Creek

Whitely Farms

William M. Redd, Jr. Park

Newark Reservoir

Fair Hill Trailhead

North Appleton Parking Lot, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

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