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1,568 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:03:09
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
117 ft
Altitude min
134 ft
Altitude max
131 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-7.1%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance climb
620 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:03:09
Avg time

Mill Race Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Middle Run Valley Natural Area
    Newark, Delaware
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75603 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #156613 in Trail Running
    • #104734 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #64 in Mountain Biking · Delaware [+]
    • #216 in Trail Running
    • #84 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

A mostly flat trail along the creek with some log-overs and also has a rock garden right in the streambank which gets slick when wet.

Tags
Faint trailRiver or creekRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 848 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Mill Race Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2025 @ 11:25am
Jul 23, 2025
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May 27, 2025 @ 12:05pm
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Mar 29, 2025 @ 10:45am
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Dec 27, 2024 @ 11:53am
Dec 27, 2024
Aug 25, 2024 @ 5:13pm
Aug 25, 2024
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on Jul 23, 2025
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Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      61
      Sample of White Clay Creek from Bryan's Field
      22 miles • 1,681 ft • 24 • Loop •
      This route provides good coverage of Middle Run and White Clay Creek. No major hills but this is a couple...
      27
      House to Logzilla
      13 miles • 1,218 ft • 14 •
      Ride to Logzilla and back using cart path
      163
      Taking Mary Out
      13 miles • 1,001 ft • 50 •
      Showing off White Clay/Mill Creek
      4.2 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 20%
      4 ★ 80%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      abradley77
      This trail is mostly pretty flat but has a sketchy rock face/rock garden located right in the streambank, that can get pretty slick.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mill Race located?
      Mill Race is located in Middle Run Valley Natural Area, Newark, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Middle Run Valley Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.71372, -75.71735.
      ▼ How hard is Mill Race?
      Mill Race is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mill Race?
      Mill Race has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 117 ft to 134 ft.
      ▼ Is Mill Race a point to point trail?
      Mill Race is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mill Race?
      Mill Race is 1,568 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mill Race?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mill Race. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mill Race? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mill Race are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mill Race?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Mill Race. The trail is 1,568 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mill Race?
      Mill Race is a very popular trail. There have been 2,905 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,022 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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