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1,946 ft
Distance
-172 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-172 ft
Altitude change
208 ft
Altitude min
380 ft
Altitude max
380 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-38.7%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
1,719 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:01:31
Avg time

BW's Backbone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brandywine Creek State Park
    Wilmington, Delaware
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68203 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148357 in Trail Running
    • #150126 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #60 in Mountain Biking · Delaware [+]
    • #187 in Trail Running
    • #194 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Delaware State Parks

Steeper single track than what is found at Brandywine. This has some natural drops and log overs.

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Drops

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 79 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 768 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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BW's Backbone Trail Reports

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Nov 29, 2025 @ 10:20am (America/New_York)
Nov 29, 2025
May 25, 2025 @ 2:22pm
May 25, 2025
 Tree down. 24” diameter
Dec 14, 2024 @ 1:29pm
Dec 14, 2024
Nov 19, 2024 @ 1:27pm
Nov 19, 2024
 Mid straight section was Leafy, Bottom was clear and flowing
May 27, 2024 @ 4:02am
May 27, 2024
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on Nov 29, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BW's Backbone located?
      BW's Backbone is located in Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Brandywine Creek State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.8216, -75.56768.
      ▼ How hard is BW's Backbone?
      BW's Backbone is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BW's Backbone?
      The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 208 ft to 380 ft.
      ▼ Is BW's Backbone a point to point trail?
      BW's Backbone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is BW's Backbone?
      BW's Backbone is 1,946 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BW's Backbone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BW's Backbone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BW's Backbone?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BW's Backbone are:
      • October (48 activities)
      • April (46 activities)
      • May (42 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access BW's Backbone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BW's Backbone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BW's Backbone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride BW's Backbone. The trail is 1,946 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BW's Backbone?
      BW's Backbone is a very popular trail. There have been 3,230 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,214 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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