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3.0 miles
Distance
277 ft
Climb
-274 ft
Descent
00:24:45
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
62 ft
Altitude min
254 ft
Altitude max
140 ft
Altitude start
141 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,553 ft
Distance flat
00:24:45
Avg time

Chestnut Hill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Judge Morris Estate
    Newark, Delaware
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57790 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113071 in Trail Running
    • #118158 in Hiking
    • #16736 in Snowshoeing
    • #7064 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #31090 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #48 in Mountain Biking · Delaware [+]
    • #111 in Trail Running
    • #114 in Hiking
    • #9 in Snowshoeing
    • #3 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #19 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Delaware State Parks

Also known as Judge Morris, this loop is another fun trail containing some fun down hill sections.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 114 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 983 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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on Nov 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      fatbottomgirl
      This is a great trail with some challenging roots and some fun short descents. This entire trail system is fun with lots of trails that can easily be tied together.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chestnut Hill located?
      Chestnut Hill is located in Judge Morris Estate, Newark, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Judge Morris Estate trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.70626, -75.70539.
      ▼ How hard is Chestnut Hill?
      Chestnut Hill is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chestnut Hill?
      Chestnut Hill has 277 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 274 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 62 ft to 254 ft.
      ▼ Is Chestnut Hill a point to point trail?
      Chestnut Hill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chestnut Hill?
      Chestnut Hill is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chestnut Hill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chestnut Hill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chestnut Hill?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chestnut Hill are:
      • October (61 activities)
      • August (58 activities)
      • June (55 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Chestnut Hill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chestnut Hill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chestnut Hill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Chestnut Hill. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chestnut Hill?
      Chestnut Hill is a very popular trail. There have been 4,365 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,892 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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