White Clay Creek State Park · DE
Chestnut Hill Trail
White Clay Creek State Park's most popular hike, a wooded loop through mixed hardwood forest and meadow edges in the park's Chestnut Hill area near Newark, with gentle climbs and good spring wildflowers.
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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 — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 285 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.7121, -75.6958 — DE.
Park
Part of White Clay Creek State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Chestnut Hill Trail?
Chestnut Hill Trail is a 3.6-mile route with 285 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. 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 Chestnut Hill Trail?
Chestnut Hill Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Chestnut Hill Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Chestnut Hill Trail is in White Clay Creek 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.