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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45.0 km

Hoopes Reservoir Beach

Highlight • 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.

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48.8 km

Ashland Covered Bridge

Highlight • 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.

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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

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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