Alapocas Run State Park · DE
Brandywine Branch
Paved riverside path along Brandywine Creek past the Blue Rocks, Delaware’s only public rock-climbing cliff, with views of granite bluffs, the creek and small waterfalls.
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Flood Watch issued July 27 at 2:15PM EDT until July 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 79°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.38 mi
- Elevation gain
- 23 ft
- Surface
- paved
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.7583, -75.5532 — DE.
Park
Part of Alapocas Run State Park.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Brandywine Branch?
Brandywine Branch is a 0.38-mile route with 23 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Brandywine Branch?
Brandywine Branch is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Brandywine Branch, and where do closure alerts come from?
Brandywine Branch is in Alapocas Run State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.