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Delaware
New Castle County
Wilmington

Wilmington Riverfront – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from Wilmington

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Road cycling routes
United States
Delaware
New Castle County
Wilmington

Wilmington Riverfront – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from Wilmington

Easy

4.6

(1979)

9,824

riders

Wilmington Riverfront – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from Wilmington

01:50

40.7km

100m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 424 m for 64 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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447 m

Wilmington Riverfront

Highlight • River

Founded by Swedes at the beginning of the 17th century. Twin town with Fulda, among others. A stop and a stroll is recommended, especially for the art museum. The promenade along the shore is very nice
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2

2.88 km

DuPont Environmental Education Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Boardwalk around a marsh pond next to the Cristina River and the Jack A. Markell Trail. Wide variety of sports possible. The Nature center offers a small display of critters and wooden birds.

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3

8.00 km

Jack A. Markell Trail (New Castle to Farnhurst)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Jack A. Markell Trail is a paved multi-use path connecting downtown Wilmington to Historic New Castle. The 7.9-mile trail features scenic bridges on a railway track over the Christina …

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4

12.0 km

Historic New Castle Downtown

Highlight • Historical Site

Lots of bars, restaurants, quaint bed and breakfasts, preserved downtown from 1720.

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5

13.5 km

Battery Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Battery Park Trail in Historic New Castle is a popular paved path for walking, hiking, and biking along the Delaware River. You get great views of waterfowl, ships, and …

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6

29.8 km

JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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40.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

6.63 km

5.40 km

1.48 km

337 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

4.78 km

3.12 km

1.57 km

148 m

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