more stats
1,663 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:01:47
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
148 ft
Altitude min
191 ft
Altitude max
191 ft
Altitude start
151 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
1,227 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:01:47
Avg time

Pawpaw Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alapocas Run State Park
    Wilmington, Delaware
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #40418 in Hiking [+]
    • #68279 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #10 in Hiking · Delaware [+]
    • #49 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Delaware State Parks

This side loop off the Alapocas Woods Trail offers varying terrain over packed earth and rocky surfaces. This forested trail provides more opportunities to explore the beautiful Alapocas Woods.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on May 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pawpaw Loop located?
      Pawpaw Loop is located in Alapocas Run State Park, Wilmington, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Alapocas Run State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.77241, -75.5649.
      ▼ How hard is Pawpaw Loop?
      Pawpaw Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pawpaw Loop?
      Pawpaw Loop has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 148 ft to 191 ft.
      ▼ Is Pawpaw Loop a point to point trail?
      Pawpaw Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pawpaw Loop?
      Pawpaw Loop is 1,663 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pawpaw Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pawpaw Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pawpaw Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pawpaw Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Pawpaw Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to hike Pawpaw Loop. The trail is 1,663 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pawpaw Loop?
      Pawpaw Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 285 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 346 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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