Creekside Trail

Creekside Trail is an easy, nearly flat hike in Brandywine Creek State Park in Delaware, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about 2 miles long and runs from a low point of about 130 feet to a high of about 143 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 7 percent. It is a point-to-point route, so plan on a round trip of about 4 miles. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, which makes it a flexible option for riders and equestrians. It sits within the park's trail network, and the Brandywine Trail and the Brandywine Creek fishing area are each about 0.1 mile away, so it's easy to pair this walk with time on the water or another short hike. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Wilmington show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 38°F and a few snowy days each month from December through February. Nearby options include Hidden Pond, about 0.6 mile away, and Rocky Run, about 1.1 mile away. Climbers can find the Lower Tier and Spearhead Boulder areas about 2 miles off.