New Castle County Loop

There are many different places that could be start points for this hike. What is shown here is where I normally start, and I usually start headed north. The loop starts with roots and rocky singletrack through treelines on the edge of farmland. The hills are rolling, and not too high, but some can be steep in places and very technical. After some stream crossings and technical singletrack, you get to some flat, open doubletrack where you can catch your breath or push the pace. Much of this is along the scenic Brandywine Creek. Then you get back into technical, hilly singletrack.This route spans both the First State National Historical Park and Brandywine Creek State Park. I nearly always seen deer along this route in many different places. I once saw a bald eagle and you can catch plenty of hawks and other birds.