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William M. Redd, Jr. Park – Newark Reservoir loop from Pike Creek

William M. Redd, Jr. Park – Newark Reservoir loop from Pike Creek

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William M. Redd, Jr. Park – Newark Reservoir loop from Pike Creek

01:33

24.4km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.4 km for 209 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.38 km

Delaware Mine Historic River Business

Highlight • Historical Site

History of White Clay Creek. Nice to learn some local history while riding or hiking.

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2.81 km

White Clay Creek State Park Mountain Biking

Highlight • MTB Park

6.90 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 hikers through woods and along a stream. This park can be accessed from parking lots on the northside off of Paper Mill Road or by trails along the reservoir.

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7.44 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 a stream. This park can be accessed from parking lots on the north side off of Paper Mill Road or by trails along the reservoir.

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9.87 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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11.6 km

Olan Thomas Park

Highlight • Parking

Olan Thomas Park provides a small botanical area and tree memorial along White Clay Creek. It can be a lovely place to ride through brick pathways, with grassy areas for a picnic and benches.

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15.5 km

Pomeroy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pomeroy Trail is a fully paved 4.4-mile multi-use trail that is a section of Newark Bikeway's Central Loop. A portion of the trail runs along White Clay Creek.

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17.2 km

Nature Center (White Clay Creek Preserve)

Highlight • Rest Area

Bathrooms and water available.

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24.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

5.63 km

4.90 km

2.19 km

1.87 km

993 m

130 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

6.19 km

5.08 km

2.13 km

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