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Take State Rt.202 north or south to Mount Lebanon Rd. Turn west onto Mount Lebanon west, right onto Rockland Rd., and right onto Adams Dam Rd. to the park entrance . From Wilmington: Take Pennsylvania Avenue which becomes Kennett Pike. Turn right onto Montchanin Rd. (Rt.100) north. After about 2 1/2 miles turn right onto Adams Dam Rd. to the park entrance.
General Description: Brandywine Creek runs through the heart of peaceful Brandywine Creek State Park. This 933-acre park is divided by grey stone walls built of local stone in the late 1800's. At that time the property was a dairy farm owned by the du Pont family. Mountain bike and enjoy the rolling hills, mature woodlands, meadows, and marshlands where piedmont streams tumble down gentle slopes. For an introduction to the park visit the Nature Center. Delaware's first two nature preserves are located within Brandywine Creek State Park: Tulip Tree Woods, a majestic stand of 190-year-old tulip poplar, and Freshwater Marsh. The variety of habitats makes it an outstanding place to see wildflowers, songbirds, deer, and other flora and fauna. Many species of hawks can be seen migrating over the valley from mid-September to mid-November.
The Trails: Brandywine Creek State Park maintains 14 miles of trails. There is a nice mix of doubletrack, some singletrack and forest roads. The only trails open for mountain biking at Brandywine Creek State Park are the multi-use trails which includes the Rocky Run Trail located on the east side of the creek and the Northern Delaware Greenway. All trails on the west side of Brandywine Creek are for hiking. However, there are many additional trails for mountain biking on the property managed by the Woodlawn Trustees, located adjacent to the Park on the north.
Rocky Run Trail: 2.0 miles The Brandywine State Park mountain bike trail begins at the southern end of the Thompson Bridge parking lot. Green blazes mark the two-mile multi-use trail, which crosses and recrosses Rocky Run, making it's way along forested ridges, through pine forest and open meadows. For part of the route, the path travels along Brandywine Creek, offering scenic river views. This trail offers a moderately challenging mountain bike ride with climbing along the rugged, steep slopes of the Brandywine Creek Valley. Note: Following this route can get tricky as there are many intersecting trails and its hard to see the green blazes admist all the forest greenery.
Northern Delaware Greenway A portion of The Northern Delaware Greenway (East Link) runs through a section of Brandywine State Park. The East Link of the Northern Delaware Greenway spans 10 miles of northern New Castle County from Fox Point State Park on the Delaware River to the Brandywine Creek and the City of Wilmington. This urban trail connects with Wilmington’s Walkway system and links together residential communities, schools, businesses, parks and cultural sites.
Woodlawn Trustees Property The Woodlawn Trustees Area, a lovely oasis of green amidst major shopping centers and developments is located adjacent and to the north of Brandywine Creek State Park. Many miles of informal multi-use dirt trails are open to the public for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. There are a variety of trails for all skill levels. The trails wind through a mix of open fields and mature forests, cross creeks, and skirt along the edges of farm fields.
Historical Note : Smiths Covered Bridge Crosses Brandywine Creek north of Winterthur. DE100 north 1.7 miles from jct with DE92 in Winterthur, northeast on Smiths Bridge Rd. 1.4 miles to the bridge. There is a small parking lot at Creek Road just south of the picturesque covered Smith Bridge. The original Burr Truss Covered bridge was constructed in 1839. The bridge was rehabilitated and piers and steel beams were added in 1956. 1961 saw the destruction of this landmark bridge by arsonists. The "new" Smith Bridge was "rebuilt" in the spirit of the original covered bridge preserving the beauty and history of Delaware.
For more information: Brandywine Creek State Park Phone: (302) 577-3534
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