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New Castle County

Middle Run Natural Area – Benches loop from Pike Creek

Bike touring routes & trails

New Castle County

Middle Run Natural Area – Benches loop from Pike Creek

Moderate

3.2

(16)

58

riders

Middle Run Natural Area – Benches loop from Pike Creek

01:47

19.7km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.63 km for 138 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.68 km

Middle Run Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

Middle Run Valley Natural Area is an 860-acre park with over 10 miles of hiking and biking trails. You can combine some of these trails with trails they meet with in White Clay Creek State Park for longer rides.

Tip by

2

5.80 km

Benches

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect spot for a rest.

Tip by

3

6.50 km

Middle Run River

Highlight • River

4

12.9 km

The Post Mark'd West – Mason-Dixon Line Base Point

Highlight • Historical Site

Small slice of local history just one trail away. Great little adventure to ride by.

Tip by

B

19.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

3.43 km

2.37 km

1.69 km

935 m

233 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

3.35 km

1.64 km

658 m

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