Newark Reservoir – William M. Redd, Jr. Park loop from Milford Crossroads

United States

Delaware

New Castle County

Newark Reservoir – William M. Redd, Jr. Park loop from Milford Crossroads

Moderate

4.6

(9020)

9,390

riders

Newark Reservoir – William M. Redd, Jr. Park loop from Milford Crossroads

01:23

19.7km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.63 km for 209 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

8.63 km

Olan Thomas Park

Highlight • Parking

Olan Thomas Park provides a small botanical area and tree memorial along White Clay Creek. It can be a lovely place to ride through brick pathways, with grassy areas for a picnic and benches.

Tip by

10.3 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.

Tip by

11.0 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.

Tip by

12.2 km

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 a stream. This park can be accessed from parking lots on the north side off of Paper Mill Road or by trails along the reservoir.

Tip by

12.8 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 hikers through woods and along a stream. This park can be accessed from parking lots on the northside off of Paper Mill Road or by trails along the reservoir.

Tip by

15.7 km

Viewpoint

19.7 km

End point

Parking

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