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A 1.8 mile section of shared-use path (one way), with the 3.5 mile round trip is equivalent to a 3.9 mile flat walk or cycle. This section is very easy with respect to grade (about 2% involves short, easy grades), and complies with accessibility guidelines for grades for either shared use paths and trails. There are 3 crossings - 2 with traffic signals (note that the Rt 100 crossing was recently simplified so only one signal is needed), and a connection added to the train station at Rt 30.
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This is a busy, sunny trail, with benches along the way. There is a restroom, playground, picnic tables, ample parking, and easy trail access at Exton Park. This is also the closest access for many Kennett residents.
Click on this link for a map of the route heading east or on this link for a map of the route heading west (or click on the corresponding map on the top of the webpage. Click here or on the map to the right for directions to the trailhead at the Riverfront.
Jack Markell Trail
Wilmington Riverfront to New Castle DE
A generally easy,14 mile shared use path 30 minutes from Kennett
A 1.7 mile section of shared-use path (one way), with the 3.3 mile round trip is equivalent to a 3.7 mile flat walk or cycle. This section is easy with respect to grade (all but 6% has grades less than 5%). It almost complies with accessibility guidelines for grades for either shared use paths and trails, except for one 40' moderate grade. otherwise, there are 2 200+' of easy grades, 5 40' sections with easy to moderate grades, and 7 20' sections with moderate grades. There are 3 crosswalks without signals, but on relatively quiet roads.
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This is a busy, sunny trail, with benches along the way. There is a restroom, playground, picnic tables, ample parking, and easy trail access at Exton Park (this is also the closest access for many Kennett residents). There is also ample parking and easy trail access at Battle of the Clouds Park.
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Click on this link for a map of the route heading east or on this link for a map of the route heading west (or click on the corresponding map on the top of the webpage. Click here or on the map to the right for directions to the trailhead at the Boulden Ball fields.
New Castle and Battery Park
A 3 mile section of shared-use path (one way), with the 6 mile round trip is equivalent to a 6.9 mile flat walk or cycle. This section is harder with respect to grade, even though all but 7% has grades less than 5%. It does not comply with accessibility guidelines for grades for either shared use paths and trails because of multiple 20' and 40' sections with moderate and difficult grades. There are 2 crosswalks without signals on quiet roads, and 2 signaled crossings on busy roads (the last just east of Wegmans is especially busy).
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This is a busy trail, with benches along the way. the western half is nicely shaded. There is a playground, picnic tables, ample parking, and easy trail access at Battle of the Clouds Park, which is also closer for many Kennett residents. There is also ample parking and easy trail access at Wegmans (and of course food and bathrooms!).
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Click on this link for a map of the route heading east or on this link for a map of the route heading west (or click on the corresponding map on the top of the webpage. Click here or on the map to the right for directions to the trailhead ar.