more stats
1,864 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
167 ft
Altitude min
305 ft
Altitude max
302 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
1,496 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:01:31
Avg time

Down to Ramseys Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brandywine Creek State Park
    Wilmington, Delaware
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #91434 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100272 in Trail Running
    • #99330 in Hiking
    • #50069 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #94 in Mountain Biking · Delaware [+]
    • #92 in Trail Running
    • #74 in Hiking
    • #80 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Delaware State Parks

Fast and fun if you're heading downhill, tough start to the climb if you are headed up from Ramsey Rd.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Down to Ramseys Trail Reports

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Sep 7, 2026 @ 1:47pm (America/New_York)
Sep 7, 2026
Oct 31, 2024 @ 5:26pm
Oct 31, 2024
NPS Closed this trail and you can no longer access the mica bowls. Trail is closed starting at the 'Down to Ramseys' trail past the mica bowls to...
Jun 4, 2022 @ 5:07am
Jun 4, 2022
Mar 20, 2022 @ 5:34am
Mar 20, 2022
Nov 27, 2020 @ 7:03am
Nov 27, 2020
Though it rained early yesterday morning, this stretch was fine
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 1.5 • 12 miles • 954 ft • 11 • Loop •
      This is a trail that takes you around the entire outside edge of Brandywine park (mostly) - you can take...
      5 miles • 632 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Easy loop through Brandywin lots of doubletrack on here. Developed this loop for my 8yo. There are a few...
      11 miles • 1,328 ft • 4 •
      This ride has most of the fun jumps and other stuff there is to find at bwine
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down to Ramseys located?
      Down to Ramseys 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 39.83163, -75.56446.
      ▼ How hard is Down to Ramseys?
      Down to Ramseys is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down to Ramseys?
      Down to Ramseys has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 167 ft to 305 ft.
      ▼ Is Down to Ramseys a point to point trail?
      Down to Ramseys is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down to Ramseys?
      Down to Ramseys is 1,864 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down to Ramseys?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down to Ramseys. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Down to Ramseys?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Down to Ramseys are:
      • September (29 activities)
      • April (27 activities)
      • May (27 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Down to Ramseys? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down to Ramseys are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down to Ramseys?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Down to Ramseys. The trail is 1,864 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down to Ramseys?
      Down to Ramseys is a very popular trail. There have been 2,772 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,033 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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