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Historic New Castle Downtown – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from Wilmington

Historic New Castle Downtown – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from Wilmington

Easy

4.6

(1979)

9,824

riders

Historic New Castle Downtown – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from Wilmington

01:51

40.2km

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: March 16, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.39 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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7.51 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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11.6 km

Historic New Castle Downtown

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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13.0 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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29.4 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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40.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

5.80 km

4.91 km

411 m

408 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

4.77 km

3.47 km

3.08 km

137 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Historic New Castle Downtown – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from Wilmington

DuPont Environmental Education Center

Jack A. Markell Trail (New Castle to Farnhurst)

Historic New Castle Downtown

Battery Park Trail

JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail)

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