Delaware: Home To One of The Best Bike Trails on The East Coast!

Delaware is a tiny state-second only to Rhode Island-but what it lacks in size it makes up for in great destination features. If you’re an avid biker, you don’t want to miss out on the bike trails in this state-with trails that are suitable for both beginning and advanced riders. You won’t find any mountains, but rolling terrain and other technical challenges will keep your rides fun and interesting.

Take the whole family out to Lums Pond not far from Glasgow and enjoy a hilly 10-mile route that loops back to where you started. You can venture onto a dirt trail near the creek if you want, and there are bridges along the way to enhance the view. This trail can get muddy after heavy rains, though, so you may want to wait until the trails have dried up a bit before starting out. And be sure to bring bug spray. The insects can get a little aggressive. This trail is also used by horseback riders and hikers.

Local residents built a 10-mile bike trail abutting the Brandywine Creek State Park. Called Woodlawn Trustees, this trail area is not far from Wilmington and makes for a great ride with pleasant views. The fields and trees are especially beautiful and interesting during the summer and fall. And once you get started, you can head right on into the state park, as well, if you want to.

Brandywine Creek State Park has quite a number of trails to choose from. First of all, you should definitely check with the park office and get a good map, because not all trails are open to bikes. The last thing you want is a fine and possibly getting your bike confiscated! There are some long uphill climbs, rocky sections, logs, and one long, rocky descent. Beware of riding after a heavy rain. The trail can get very slick and muddy. Many of the wider paths are covered in wood chips which can make for some interesting riding as well.

Another trail constructed by local residents is the Middle Run Park in Newark. There are no hills in this one, but this means you can really fly through this trail at high speeds if you’re looking for adventure. And just because it’s flat doesn’t mean there aren’t other challenges to make it fun and interesting. This series of looping trails has some technical routes that include creek crossings, fallen logs, tree roots, and rocks. Check to see if there is a fee to ride here, as there may be a charge in the summer months.

Also in Newark, you’ll find one of the best technical trails for advanced riders anywhere along the entire East coast of our nation. Not far from the university, White Clay Creek features a 10-mile network of complex trails with steep drops and skinnies, rapid downhill descents, teeter-totter bridges, and fallen logs. These exciting trails are always being updated and maintained, and they’re worth a special trip to Delaware!

What Delaware lacks in mountains, it makes up for in forests, rivers, and parks. Dont forget to enjoy the gorgeous scenery while you ride! Happy Trails!