Hiking Trails in Wilmington &
the Brandywine Valley
The Greater Wilmington area has hiking trails for all skill levels, including many trails that connect to both Delaware's history and the history of our Nation.
Popular Trails in Greater Wilmington
Northern Delaware Greenway
The Northern Delaware Greenway is part of the larger East Coast Greenway that stretches from Maine to Florida, this 3,000-mile-long walking and biking route passes through several points in Greater Wilmington including Riverwalk Wilmington, Historic New Castle, and Newark, Delaware.
Tri-State Marker Trail
Located within White Clay Creek State Park, this 4-mile loop upland hike begins in Delaware and takes you into Pennsylvania where you will cross several bridges throughout the mature woodlands with beautiful ravines. On route visit the stone marking the location surveyed by Mason and Dixon back to 1764-1769. Here you can stand in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland at the same time.
Brandywine Trail
This shared-use trail is a segment of the Northern Delaware Greenway, which traverses several state and county parks in northern New Castle County. In Brandywine Creek State Park, the trail is wide on a gentle grade with a crushed stone surface. Catch glimpses of the Brandywine River and view unique geologic features. Experience Piedmont wooded landscapes, spring wildflowers, and wildlife. The trail passes under Thompsons Bridge Road and continues north eventually onto lands owned by the National Park Service's First State National Historic Park.
Michael N. Castle Trail/Ben Cardin Recreational Trail
The Castle Trail is 14-mile shared-use paved trail that connects Delaware City, DE with Chesapeake City, MD. This trail extends through almost 5,000 acres of the C&D Canal Conservation Area, along the north bank of the C&D Canal.
Find Your Trail
Delaware Greenways
- 1910 Rockland Rd.
A non-profit organization that collaboratively develops and promotes…
Northern Delaware Greenway Trail
- Wilmington
The Northern Delaware Greenway Trail links Bellevue State Park and…
White Clay Creek State Park
- 425 Wedgewood Rd.
From creek's edge to piedmont ridge, the natural vistas and rich history…
Brandywine Creek State Park
- 41 Adams Dam Rd.
The rolling meadows, old-growth forest and freshwater marshes at…
Alapocas Run State Park
- 1914 West Park Drive
Surrounded by development and the remnants of industry, Alapocas Run…
Bellevue State Park
- 800 Carr Rd.
A DuPont family estate preserved as an urban oasis for recreation and…
Wilmington State Parks - Brandywine Park
- 1080 N. Park Dr.
This picturesque park is the heart of Wilmington State Parks and runs…
Delaware State Parks
- (Throughout Delaware)
Explore the natural diversity of Delaware's 17 state parks! Discover…
First State National Historical Park
- (Throughout Delaware)
Delaware's National Park which boundaries include the New Castle Court…
Jack A. Markell Trail
- 1400 Delmarva Lane
The Jack A. Markell Trail makes a long-awaited connection between the…
Rockwood Park & Museum
- 4651 Washington St. Extension
Tour this marvelous Rural Gothic mansion which is listed on the National…
Lums Pond State Park
- 1068 Howell School Rd.
Lums Pond, Delaware's largest pond, and the diverse habitats conserved…
Revolutionary Hiking Trails in
Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley
Follow in the footsteps of Generals Washington and Howe to explore the region’s Revolutionary War History.
Use this informative map as a starting point to hike, bike or drive the routes taken by American and British troops in 1777, preceding the winter encampment at Valley Forge and the British occupation of Philadelphia.
The map’s route will lead you across 330 miles of regional multi-use trails and greenways, including the 3,000-mile-long East Coast Greenway and the 195-mile Mason-Dixon Trail. More than 25 popular parks and preserves that offer local trails are also included.
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Trail
The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route comprises over 680 miles of land and water trails, and hundreds of historical sites from Massachusetts to Virginia. We invite you to explore a small portion of the trail as it passes through northern Delaware, including the Hale-Brynes House. This historic site was once used by General Washington for a war council meeting to discuss the defense of Philadelphia in September 1777.