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Historic New Castle Downtown – Mike Castle Trail loop from Churchmans Crossing

Historic New Castle Downtown – Mike Castle Trail loop from Churchmans Crossing

Moderate

4.8

(9577)

18,319

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Historic New Castle Downtown – Mike Castle Trail loop from Churchmans Crossing

03:15

80.3km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 62 m for 18 m

After 80.3 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.1 km

Historic New Castle Downtown

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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27.4 km

Delaware City Valero Convenience Store

Highlight • Rest Area

this gas station convenience store is your last stop for water if your heading south of the canal until Dover, unless your willing to ride off the direct route.

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34.5 km

St. Georges Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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34.5 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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41.3 km

Mike Castle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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50.8 km

Chesapeake City C&D Canal Path Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Maryland's Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail was named after U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and connects to Delaware's Michael Castle Trail along the north bank of the Chesapeake and Delaware …

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50.8 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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80.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

29.2 km

9.28 km

831 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.3 km

1.32 km

500 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 9 June

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Historic New Castle Downtown – Mike Castle Trail loop from Churchmans Crossing

Historic New Castle Downtown

Delaware City Valero Convenience Store

St. Georges Bridge

St. Georges Trailhead – Michael Castle Trail

Mike Castle Trail

Chesapeake City C&D Canal Path Trailhead

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