Jack Markell Trail
Wilmington Riverfront / Historic New Castle
This beautiful, paved and boardwalk trail connects Battery Park in Historic New Castle, DE to the Wilmington River front!
Hop on a Fin Bike at either end or bring your own and see views of the Delaware and Christiana Rivers, a 212-acre tidal marsh, a 10-acre ornament garden, and the Battery Park Dock. You might even get to see a bald eagle or our local historical ship, the Kalmar Nyckel!
Take a pit stop at the Dupont Environmental Education Center to learn about the local wildlife, such as turtles, bald eagles, ducks, beavers and get a panoramic view of the marsh!
Favorite Trail Highlights:
- Longest Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge in the state of DE
- The Russell Peterson Wildlife Refuge
- The Delaware and Christiana Rivers
- The Wilmington Riverfront
- Historic New Castle
The Dupont Environmental Education Center:
Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park:
A Monument to Harriot Tubman and Thomas Garrett for their service to the underground railroad.
Historic New Castle Museums:
Know before you go:
This is a great trail for all levels! The trail is mostly flat and almost all paved except for a small section of boardwalk. There is a small section on the road through New Castle so make sure you are aware of cars, ride all the way to the right, and brush up on your hand signals if you choose to do this section.
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