Alapocas Run State Park · DE
Northern Delaware Greenway
Paved National Recreation Trail threading Alapocas Run along the Brandywine, linking to Rockwood and Bellevue parks past dramatic rock faces, woodlands and the Blue Ball Barn.
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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
- − 76 min of daylight — You need at least 83 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 735 ft
- Surface
- paved
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.7717, -75.5573 — 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 Northern Delaware Greenway?
Northern Delaware Greenway is a 4.1-mile route with 735 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 Northern Delaware Greenway?
Northern Delaware Greenway 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 Northern Delaware Greenway, and where do closure alerts come from?
Northern Delaware Greenway 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.