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White Clay Creek Preserve – William M. Redd, Jr. Park loop from Franklin Township

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United States

Pennsylvania

Chester County

White Clay Creek Preserve – William M. Redd, Jr. Park loop from Franklin Township

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4.8

(9697)

18,935

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White Clay Creek Preserve – William M. Redd, Jr. Park loop from Franklin Township

07:16

88.7km

1,030m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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White Clay Creek Preserve

White Clay Creek State Park

Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area

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16.9 km

White Clay Creek Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The White Clay Creek Preserve is named after the fact that clay was mined here in the past. It's characterized by forests, a creek with numerous small streams, and wide views.

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30.1 km

White Clay Creek State Park

Nature Reserve

32.8 km

William M. Redd, Jr. Park

Highlight • Forest

William M. Redd, Jr. Park is a small, 69-acre park immediately north of Newark Reservoir Park. The trails within William M. Redd, Jr. Park take visitors through woods and along …

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34.7 km

Newark Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is the primary water supply for the city of Newark. As such, there is no boating or swimming allowed. There is a multi-use pathway that follows the perimeter of the reservoir.

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55.3 km

Willis House Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Old ruins, very photogenic.

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60.3 km

North Appleton Parking Lot, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Highlight • Parking

The Fair Hills trail system offers 80+ miles of easy singletrack. There a five major trail loops that are connected with each other. That means you can easily spend the whole day on the bike here.

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63.6 km

Fox catcher Farm Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Fox catcher Farm Covered Bridge in Cecil County, MD, built in 1860 by Ferdinand Wood and substantially reconstructed in 1992, spans Big Elk Creek. Recognized as a Maryland Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1994.

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65.0 km

Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area

Highlight • Natural

Fair Hill is a 5,613-acre Natural Resources Management Area dedicated to the public's use and protection of Maryland's natural area. Fair Hill has rolling fields, woodlands, and enjoyable natural beauty. …

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71.9 km

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Highlight • Natural

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area has over 80 miles of trails within its 5,656 acres.

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82.1 km

Big Elk Creek State Park

Nature Reserve

88.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

26.8 km

18.0 km

12.0 km

2.12 km

1.11 km

130 m

Surfaces

43.7 km

20.0 km

19.1 km

5.90 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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White Clay Creek Preserve – William M. Redd, Jr. Park loop from Franklin Township

White Clay Creek Preserve

William M. Redd, Jr. Park

Newark Reservoir

Willis House Ruins

North Appleton Parking Lot, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Fox catcher Farm Covered Bridge

Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area

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