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Kennett Bikeways
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Kennett Square, PA
12 to 17 mile road routes for cyclists
The Kennett Bikeways offer different routes for seeing the many sights in Kennett Square, and for helping residents just to get around. The backbone is the Loop, a 17 mile route selected to rely on the lowest stress streets available. Other connectors include easy options to get to downtown Kennett from the Loop. Our goal is to use feedback from riders to identify sections for improvement, and then advocate for changes to make more of the route more comfortable for as many riders as possible. We think that the many sights along the way will bring even more experienced cyclists to Kennett.
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The Loop
Auburn Valley State Park to Spar Hill Farm
Bike along harder roads for .7 miles between Yorklyn Bridge and Oversee Farm trails to create a 5.8 mile loop.
North Walnut Street to Downtown Kennett
An easy, hard-surfaced .5 mile walking/biking trail, with an easy .5 natural trail extension.
Spar Hill Farm to Longwood Gardens
An easy paved .5 mile walking and biking trail.
Downtown Kennett to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County
A harder paved 1.2 mile walking and biking loop.
Longwood Gardens to North Walnut Street
An easy, hard-surfaced .5 mile walking/biking trail, with an easy .5 natural trail extension.
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County to Auburn Valley State Park
An easy paved 1.1 mile walking and biking loop.
Other options
Auburn Valley State Park to Longwood Gardens via Snuff Mill & Center Mill Rd
A harder paved 1.2 mile walking and biking loop.
North Walnut Street to Downtown Kennett via Anson B Nixon Park
An easy paved 1.1 mile walking and biking loop.
Auburn Valley State Park to Spar Hill Farm
Bike on paths and roads for a moderately stressful and relatively low effort ride. This 3 mile section is equivalent to a 4 mile flat ride, because of a total elevation gain of 338 feet, with less than 5% at moderate grades or greater. Most cyclists will 2/3's of the route to be comfortable, but about a half mile to be quite uncomfortable because of sections with high traffic stress or uphill sections with moderate stress
This is a quiet, sunny trail. It runs up a hill with wide open views of the Marshall Steam Car Museum and Yorklyn Mills. Benches along the way are constructed from industrial parts. There is a picnic table about halfway, close to the highest point off the trail.
Click here, or on the map on the right, for a trail map where you can track your progress. Click here for a map of the Auburn Valley State Park. Click here, or on the map below and to the right, for directions to the trailhead. Note that there are no restrooms or other facilities nearby.
Spar Hill Farm to Longwood Gardens
A wide paved 1.1 mile loop for bikers and walkers. It is somewhat harder, because of 2 gentle and 1 moderately sloped .25 mile sections (bear to the left as you head out of the parking lot). The Auburn Valley Connector brings you to the Yorklyn Bridge Trail.
This is a quiet, sunny trail. Benches along the way are constructed from industrial parts. There is a picnic table located about halfway.
Click here, or on the map on the right, for a trail map where you can track your progress. Click here for a map of the Auburn Valley State Park. Click here, or on the map below and to the right, for directions to the trailhead. Note that a parking fee applies unless you have a DE park pass. There are no restrooms or other facilities nearby.
Longwood Gardens to North Walnut St
An easy, out and back walking and biking trail .5 to .7 miles long, and flat its entire length. This is a well-maintained stone dust trail for the first quarter mile, and then continues as flat natural trail to the old sluice gate overlooking the Red Clay. There is a picnic table located about halfway. It connects with the Auburn Valley and Yorklyn Bridge Trails.
This is a quiet, partially shaded trail, running alongside the Red Clay along the old Yorklyn-Kennett Trolley line and Mill Race for the old Snuff Mill. The Marshall Steam Car Museum can be seen on your right. The trail ends at the sluice gate and dam for the mill race
Click here, or on the map on the right, for a trail map where you can track your progress. Click here for a map of the Auburn Valley State Park. Click here, or on the map below and to the right, for directions to the trailhead. Cross over Benge Rd and continue straight until you see the Trolley Trail heading off to your right. Note that a parking fee applies unless you have a DE park pass. There are no restrooms or other facilities nearby.
North Walnut St to Downtown Kennett
An easy, paved, out and back walking and biking trail .7 miles long each way, and flat its entire length. There are picnic tables at the parking lot, and benches along the way. Cross over Benge Road to connect with the Auburn Valley and Trolley Trails.
This is a quiet, open trail, running alongside and crossing the Red Clay Creek at the refurbished bridge to the north and at Yorklyn Rd to the south, just after you can glimpse the remaining sections of the old NVF plant. East of the Red Clay, you pass by the remains of the old Snuff Mill, where Dew Point Brewery and Garrison's Cyclery are now located. After crossing Creek Rd, the trail ends at the Center for the Creative Arts, although you can continue on the Auburn Valley Connector on Upper Snuff Mill Rd towards Oversee Farm Trail.
Click here, or on the map on the right, for a trail map where you can track your progress. Click here for a map of the Auburn Valley State Park. Click here, or on the map below and to the right, for directions to the trailhead. Note that a parking fee applies unless you have a DE park pass. There are no restrooms nearby.
Downtown Kennett to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County
Bike along harder roads for .7 miles between Yorklyn Bridge and Oversee Farm Trails to create a 5.8 mile loop. Roads are harder because they are narrow, with some steep sections. The section along Snuff Mill Road is more heavily trafficked
Click here, or on the map on the right, for a map off the route where you can track your progress. Click here for a map of the Auburn Valley State Park. Park in the lots for Yorklyn Bridge or Oversee Farm Trails.
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County to Auburn Valley State Park
Bike along harder roads for .7 miles between Yorklyn Bridge and Oversee Farm Trails to create a 5.8 mile loop. Roads are harder because they are narrow, with some steep sections. The section along Snuff Mill Road is more heavily trafficked
Click here, or on the map on the right, for a map off the route where you can track your progress. Click here for a map of the Auburn Valley State Park. Park in the lots for Yorklyn Bridge or Oversee Farm Trails.
Auburn Valley State Park to Longwood Gardens via Snuff and Center Mill Roads
Bike along harder roads for .7 miles between Yorklyn Bridge and Oversee Farm Trails to create a 5.8 mile loop. Roads are harder because they are narrow, with some steep sections. The section along Snuff Mill Road is more heavily trafficked
Click here, or on the map on the right, for a map off the route where you can track your progress. Click here for a map of the Auburn Valley State Park. Park in the lots for Yorklyn Bridge or Oversee Farm Trails.
N Walnut to Downtown Kennett via Anson B Nixon Park
Bike along harder roads for .7 miles between Yorklyn Bridge and Oversee Farm Trails to create a 5.8 mile loop. Roads are harder because they are narrow, with some steep sections. The section along Snuff Mill Road is more heavily trafficked
Click here, or on the map on the right, for a map off the route where you can track your progress. Click here for a map of the Auburn Valley State Park. Park in the lots for Yorklyn Bridge or Oversee Farm Trails.