View over Fort Delaware – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from Wilmington

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View over Fort Delaware – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from Wilmington

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View over Fort Delaware – JAM Trail (Jack A. Markell Trail) loop from Wilmington

03:24

55.8km

150m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 736 m for 170 m

After 29.2 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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446 m

Wilmington Riverfront

Highlight • River

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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9.13 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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13.2 km

Beach

22.9 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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29.2 km

View over Fort Delaware

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you look out across the Delaware River, you'll spot an island in the middle. Fort Delaware, perched on the island, was built as a harbor defense in the mid-19th …

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29.3 km

View over Delaware River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot at the northern tip of Delaware City, a historic waterfront town in New Castle County, you get fantastic views out over the Delaware River to Fort Delaware …

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29.4 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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45.0 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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53.5 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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