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SaveDelaware County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing and Horseback. Trails here are often faint trail, rooty and flowy. Scenery includes creeks, ridgelines and meadows. Common trail features include bridges, rock gardens and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Springfield, Smedley Park and Radnor.
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- Mountain Bike
179 trails
- E-Bike
41 trails
- Horse
16 trails
- Hike
210 trails
- Trail Running
208 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- Snowshoe
19 trails
- Nordic Ski
19 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 211
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 179
- Trails E-Bike
- 41
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 36
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 16
- Trails Hike
- 210
- Trails Trail Running
- 208
- Trails Snowshoe
- 19
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 3
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 19
- Total Distance
- 72 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,510 ft
- Total Vertical
- 400 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 448 ft
- Reports
- 433
- Photos
- 82
- Completed Counter
- 10,418
Sub Regions
- Radnor (41)
- Ithan Valley Park (8)
- Skunk Hollow (27)
- Springfield (106)
- Delco Woods (20)
- Smedley Park (85)
- Wayne (28)
- Haverford Reserve (28)
- Ridley Creek State Park (3)
Popular Delaware County Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.9 • 1 mile • 124 ft • 347 •
Fun flowy singletrack trail with lots of features scattered throughout. Most fun ridden counter-clockwise.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 709 ft • 19 ft • 345 •
Short trail connecting Pine Ridge to the Leiper Smedley trail. Can get a little sketchy with loose sand and gravel under the highway.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 1,148 ft • 45 ft • 317 •
Fairly flat trail connecting Pine Ridge to the Gravel Trail. Passes under the Blue Route and through a tunnel under the trolley line.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 771 ft • 23 ft • 276 •
This trail branches uphill from the Crum Run just after the 476 underpass. There's a U-turn at the trolley tracks then a short little downhill section to meet up with the Gravel Trail by the foot bridge.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,172 ft • 48 ft • 250 •
Mellow gravel path trail that ends with a nice descent (with a sketchy gap jump) towards the back parking lot
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 942 ft • 18 ft • 228 •
Singletrack trail that ends with a steep chute descent at a huge satellite dish. You can ride this both directions. Some features along the way.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,006 ft • 22 ft • 218 •
Bi-directional trail that connects Smedley Park to Paper Mill Rd - which then gives you the chance to ride over towards Swathmore
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,010 ft • 18 ft • 213 •
Ride up from the gravel trail and the trail turns left where another unnamed trail starts. This turn takes you to an old run down park gazebo, which when there, turn left again to follow the trail back to the end of the gravel trail by...
Delaware County Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 1,138 ft • 28 •
This route is the best way to hit all the major trails at Smedley. (minus the east half of the Springfield...
5 miles • 523 ft • 10 • Loop •
this is the full Springfield Trail loop, marked with yellow blazes throughout. This loop is about 85%...
12 miles • 1,145 ft • 28 •
This route is the best way to hit all the major trails at Smedley. (minus the east half of the Springfield...
6 miles • 444 ft • 9 • Loop •
This is a loop to ride the Swarthmore College trails at Smedley starting from the back lot. The trails at...
5 miles • 529 ft • 6 •
Smedley Park ride including 5 miles of the most popular trails and 500 feet of climbing
Photos of Delaware County Mountain Bike
Videos of Delaware County Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| hershejp | add | report | activity #105138681 and 2 more | Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:48pm Oct 3, 2026 |
| dscoot | wishlist | route | activity #105077654 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 7:16pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| tld09mtb | wishlist | trail | activity #104946506 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 5:08pm Sep 30, 2026 |
| Ccollins | add | photo | activity #104563467 and 1 more | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:11am Sep 25, 2026 |
| update | event | activity #103929548 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 11:02am Sep 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | CAUTION:Large tree down in the middle of the... | Sep 7, 2026 @ 7:46am Sep 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Totally overgrown at top | May 31, 2026 @ 12:51pm May 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | Closed | Aug 31, 2025 @ 6:32am Aug 31, 2025 | ||
| trail | Blocked tree down | Aug 7, 2025 @ 11:32am Aug 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | Super fast and flowy descent with just enough... | Jul 27, 2025 @ 6:37am Jul 27, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails118 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge5 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
10 Green Trails82 awarded -
Completionist1 awarded
Local Trail Association
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 179 | 52 miles | 5,745 ft | 23 miles | 400 ft | 65 | 432 | 12 | 11,341 | |||
| E-Bike | 41 | 17 miles | 1,490 ft | 9 miles | 381 ft | 300 | 527 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 36 | 24 miles | 1,476 ft | 11 miles | 387 ft | 30 | 42 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 5 miles | 292 ft | 3 miles | 364 ft | 48 | 1 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 105 ft | 1,962 ft | 174 ft | 9 | ||||||
| Horse | 16 | 10 miles | 715 ft | 4 miles | 233 ft | 26 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 210 | 72 miles | 7,408 ft | 31 miles | 400 ft | 14 | 429 | 9 | 1,167 | |||
| Trail Running | 208 | 71 miles | 7,395 ft | 31 miles | 400 ft | 429 | 9 | 1,167 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 19 | 5 miles | 810 ft | 3 miles | 151 ft | 28 | 8 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 3 | 4 miles | 351 ft | 2 miles | 233 ft | |||||||
| Nordic Ski | 19 | 5 miles | 810 ft | 3 miles | 151 ft | 28 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Delaware County?
Delaware County has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Delaware County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Delaware County are:
- Pine Ridge Loop (4.4/5)
- Golf Course Ridge (4.3/5)
- Blue Route DH (4.2/5)
- Features Loop (4.2/5)
- Leiper-Smedley Trail (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Delaware County?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Delaware County are:
- November (184 activities)
- August (179 activities)
- October (172 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Delaware County?
The longest trail in Delaware County is Leiper-Smedley Trail (paved) at 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Delaware County?
The best hiking trails in Delaware County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Delaware County?
The best trail running trails in Delaware County are:
- Community Garden Connector
- Ithan Valley-Haverford
- Bridle Trail Connector
- Meadow Loop
- Meadow Connector
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How many trails are in Delaware County?
Delaware County has a total of 211 trails. Of those, 179 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Delaware County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Delaware County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Delaware County is Leiper-Smedley Trail (paved) with 163 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Delaware County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Delaware County is Deer Line with 163 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Delaware County?
Delaware County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Observed Trials, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Delaware County?
The following bike services are available in Delaware County:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Delaware County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Delaware County is Blue Route Climb with an average grade of 12.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Delaware County?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Delaware County. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Delaware County?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Delaware County are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Delaware County?
Out of 91 trails:
- Clear / Green: 61
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 18
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Delaware County?
Yes, Delaware County supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Delaware County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Delaware County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Delaware County are: View all mountain biking routes in Delaware County.
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What type of bike is most common in Delaware County?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Delaware County are:
- AM (67 activities)
- XC (31 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Delaware County?
There are 4 notable sights in Delaware County. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Delaware County.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Delaware County?
The most popular Strava segments in Delaware County are:
- Radnor Trail- Encke Park Hill (1,368 athletes)
- Inclined to be an artist (1,362 athletes)
- Sing me a flat note (1,337 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Delaware County?
There are 8 technical trail features (TTFs) in Delaware County. Some popular features include:
- Pine Ridge Drop (Drop)
- Ridge Bridge (Bridge)
- Tabletop Jump (Jump)
- Log Ride (Log Ride)
- Rock Roll (Rock Face)
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What trails are closed in Delaware County?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Delaware County. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 61
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 18
- Closed: 2
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Delaware County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Delaware County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Delaware County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Delaware County are:
- Penn State Extension Gravel (5/5)
- Treasure Drop Bypass (4/5)
- CREC to flat (4/5)
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