Jack Markell Trail, Wilmington, DE

This is a 4-mile hike on a portion of the new pedestrian/cycling trail with the new bridge, connecting the Wilmington Riverfront with Historic New Castle Battery Park. We will hike to Potters Field and back.

Driving Directions: turn right on Justison Street and proceed south. Turn right onto Shipyard Drive (across from the Big Fish Restaurant). Shipyard Drive merges with Delmarva Lane. Turn left onto Delmarva Lane. Proceed south to the end at the DuPont Environmental Center. GPS: 1400 Delmarva Lane.

Meet-up will be at the base of the ramp at 9:45 a.m., ready to hike at 10:00 a.m. Entire hike is open area. Wind gear advised.

From the intersection of I-95 & US-202. Take I-95 south for 1.4 mi. Take exit 6, N Jackson St toward ML King Blvd for 0.6 mi. Turn left onto ML King Blvd & proceed 0.2 mi. Follow signs to Riverfront/Frawley Stadium. Turn right onto Madison St & proceed 0.4 mi. Turn left onto Beech St & proceed 322 ft. Turn right onto Justison St and proceed 0.3 mi. The parking lot will be on the right across from Planet Fitness.

Park across from the Planet Fitness.