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.

Tip by

45.0 km

Hoopes Reservoir Beach

Hoopes Reservoir is a wonderful man-made lake. It's a great place to hangout on a bike ride and popular with locals. You can fish here or just birdwatch with a picnic.

Tip by

48.8 km

Ashland Covered Bridge

Built around 1860, this covered bridge crosses Red Clay Creek. It's one of only three surviving covered bridges in Delaware. The lattice truss inside is based on a design by architect Ithiel Town.

Tip by

71.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

23.6 km

14.5 km

4.95 km

1.04 km

154 m

Surfaces

59.1 km

10.6 km

1.22 km

743 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

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Newark to Wilmington loop – JAM Trail

JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail)

Hoopes Reservoir Beach

Ashland Covered Bridge

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