Delaware East Coast Greenway Trip Planner
Delaware Basics
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Length
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41 Miles
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Amount on trails
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40%
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When to go
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The Wilmington area is fairly temperate year round. High temperatures in July and August average in the mid-80s, and highs in January, the coldest month, top out at 39 degrees on average. Precipitation is spread throughout the year at about 3-4 inches per month.
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Highlights
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Shady paths along the Northern Delaware Greenway; the revamped Christina Riverwalk – a 1.2-mile boardwalk of restaurants, shops and nature, just a few blocks from lively downtown Wilmington
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Guides
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ECGA cue sheets and Google maps
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User Types Accommodated
The completed trail segments in Delaware can accommodate a variety of users, as listed in the table below. However, because 60% of the route in Delaware is still on road, we recommend that only experienced road bicyclists plan to travel the entire route. We will provide more details about the non-designated segments as soon as possible.
New Castle Riverfront Greenway.
Designated Trail Details
These trails have been officially designated as part of the East Coast Greenway. There are other completed trails along the Delaware route that have not yet been designated. Please consult our Google maps and cue sheets for more detailed information on the route.
NOTE: Please contact the trail management agency or friends group with questions concerning trail access for individuals with disabilities.
In-line skaters: Trail conditions are variable, and even paved portions aren’t always smooth. We have attempted to note portions that are questionable for skating, but please be prepared to walk or go around certain portions of trail.
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Trail Name
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Location
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Length
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Surface
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Users
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For more info
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Notes
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Christina Riverwalk
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Wilmington
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1.1 miles
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Paved
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cyclists, walkers, in-line skater
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Delaware Greenways
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New Castle Riverfront Greenway
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New Castle
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1.1 miles
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Paved
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cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters
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Delaware Greenways
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James F. Hall Trail
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Newark
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1.75 miles
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Paved
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cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters
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Newark Department of Parks & Rec
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Counties and municipalities along the route
The Delaware East Coast Greenway passes through one county and three cities as it travels from Pennsylvania to Maryland.
- New Castle County: Wilmington, New Castle, Newark
Northern Delaware Greenway
Navigation Tools
Trail Alerts
Before planning a trip, be aware of local trail conditions. Visit our Wayfinding, Trail Alerts, and Current Status page to read about construction or detours that we are aware of. Always carry street maps with you in case of trail closures.
Trail Reports
Visit the ECG Community Room to post questions to other trail users and read what other travelers have to say about their trip through Delaware.
Christina Riverwalk in Wilmington
Public Transportation in Delaware
DART: www.dartfirststate.com
SEPTA: www.septa.com
Amtrak: www.amtrak.com
Other Resources
Bike Delaware www.bicyclecoalition.org/Bike_DE/Bike_Delaware.htm
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control www.destateparks.com/greenway/
Northern Delaware Greenways www.delawaregreenways.org
Wilmington Trail Club www.wilmingtontrailclub.org
White Clay Bicycle Club www.whiteclaybicycleclub.org
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