How many hiking trails are listed in Delaware?

The directory currently includes 18 quality-checked routes in Delaware, covering 529 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Delaware?

ADT - Maryland - Seg 1 currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with ADT - Delaware - Seg 1 and Mason-Dixon Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Delaware?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Delaware?

13 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Delaware

18 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Delaware, United States. Together their route lines cover 529 km. The average route is 29.4 km with 112 m (367 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 529
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 256 m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 13 easy (72%), 2 moderate (11%) and 3 hard or expert (17%). 3 routes (17%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (3), lake (1), wildlife watching (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 256 m (840 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. ADT - Maryland - Seg 1, ADT - Delaware - Seg 1, Mason-Dixon Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

1.7 km

St. Jones Reserve Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

0 m

St. Jones Reserve Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

1 recorded loop

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
ADT - Delaware - Seg 1	71.3 km	14 m	16 hr	Point to point
ADT - Maryland - Seg 1	77.0 km	35 m	17 hr	Point to point
Mason-Dixon Trail	325 km	1,549 m	79 hr	Point to point
St. Jones Reserve Trail	1.7 km	0 m	21 min	Point to point
Northern Delaware Greenway	12.4 km	160 m	2 hr 50 min	Point to point
Rocky Run	2.9 km	86 m	44 min	Loop

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.