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JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) – New Castle Battery Park loop from Wilmington

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JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) – New Castle Battery Park loop from Wilmington

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JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) – New Castle Battery Park loop from Wilmington

02:39

41.6km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 37.2 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.12 km

Alapocas Run and Rock Wall

Highlight • Waterfall

Right at this spot, Alapocas Run cascades into the Brandywine Creek on the far western edge of Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, Delaware. You can reach these falls via …

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9.71 km

Brandywine Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 1886, was the first city park developed by the city of Wilmington, Delaware and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. …

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9.84 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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15.5 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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25.3 km

New Castle Battery Park

Highlight • Parking

Battery Park is an expansive public park near the historic downtown of New Castle, Delaware. This spot is popular for picnicking, fishing, and walking down the scenic Battery Park Trail, …

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26.9 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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37.2 km

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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41.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

9.77 km

1.91 km

1.53 km

924 m

368 m

126 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

10.1 km

3.39 km

3.08 km

717 m

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Monday 8 June

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JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) – New Castle Battery Park loop from Wilmington

Alapocas Run and Rock Wall

Brandywine Park

Fountain in Brandywine Park

DuPont Environmental Education Center

JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail)

New Castle Battery Park

Wilmington Riverfront

Wilmington Riverfront

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