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

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

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

05:59

102km

240m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.56 km

Wilmington Riverfront

Highlight (Segment) • River

I rode here via the JAM trail from New Castle. Great ride and a great destination. Plenty of food options, and scenic spots to sit and relax.

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21.3 km

Delaware City Refinery

Highlight • Structure

It is a landmark that will stick in everyone’s memory who enters Delaware City. The road is good to cycle, just expect some smells.

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27.5 km

Ice Cream Parlor

Highlight • Cafe

Cute little ice cream parlor. Bathrooms and drinks for sale. Oh yeah, and ice cream!

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35.4 km

St. Georges Trailhead – Michael Castle Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

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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40.7 km

View of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Bridge from Summit Pointe

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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43.3 km

Lums Pond parking lot and picnic area

Highlight • Parking

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

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51.9 km

Ben Cardin Recreational Trailhead, Chesapeake City

Highlight • Trail

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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54.5 km

Canal National Wildlife Refuge

Nature Reserve

91.1 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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