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Summit Pointe – Mike Castle Trail loop from Summit Bridge

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New Castle County

Summit Pointe – Mike Castle Trail loop from Summit Bridge

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Summit Pointe – Mike Castle Trail loop from Summit Bridge

01:53

33.1km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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2.65 km

Summit Pointe

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the Michael N. Castle Trail, you get great panoramic views of the water and of the Summit North Marina. This is a great place to grab …

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2.66 km

View of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Bridge from Summit Pointe

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Summit Pointe, just off the Michael N. Castle Trail, is a great spot to rest. This small point offers scenic vistas of the marina and the Old Chesapeake and Delaware …

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8.02 km

St. Georges Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

best bike bridge over the C&D Canal, wide, flex post separated bike lane.

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8.09 km

St. Georges Trailhead – Michael Castle Trail

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The Saint Georges Trailhead offers restrooms and parking for the Mike Castle Trail along the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. While there is no drinking water available here, the trailhead provides …

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14.9 km

Mike Castle Trail

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The Mike Castle Trail is a 12.4-mile asphalt path that connects Delaware City Marina to the Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail at the Delaware/Maryland state line near Newark. This …

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15.8 km

Lums Pond parking lot and picnic area

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Search on Google Maps for "Michael Castle Trail, South Lums Pond Parking" to find this place

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24.5 km

Ben Cardin Recreational Trailhead, Chesapeake City

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The start of the Chesapeake-and-Delaware Canal trail which connects Chesapeake city and Delaware City. You ride with a view of the water almost the whole way. The route is paved with only two short hills.

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33.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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32.6 km

502 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

1.70 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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Summit Pointe – Mike Castle Trail loop from Summit Bridge

Summit Pointe

View of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Bridge from Summit Pointe

St. Georges Bridge

St. Georges Trailhead – Michael Castle Trail

Mike Castle Trail

Lums Pond parking lot and picnic area

Ben Cardin Recreational Trailhead, Chesapeake City

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