Brandywine Creek State Park · DE
Rocky Run
Wooded trail climbing from Brandywine Creek through a grove of evergreens with rocky footing and stream crossings. A steady, somewhat steep climb; a quieter route on the park's east side.
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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 — 0.07" of 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
- 1.78 mi
- Elevation gain
- 542 ft
- Surface
- mixed
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.8132, -75.5587 — DE.
Park
Part of Brandywine Creek State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Rocky Run?
Rocky Run is a 1.78-mile route with 542 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 Rocky Run?
Rocky Run is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Rocky Run, and where do closure alerts come from?
Rocky Run is in Brandywine 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.