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833 ft
Distance
-88 ft
Descent
00:00:56
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
192 ft
Altitude min
279 ft
Altitude max
279 ft
Altitude start
190 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
833 ft
Distance down
00:00:56
Avg time

Wheel Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brandywine Creek State Park
    Wilmington, Delaware
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #293937 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349087 in Trail Running
    • #142886 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #237 in Mountain Biking · Delaware [+]
    • #327 in Trail Running
    • #170 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Delaware State Parks

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AI Generated Description

Wheel Run is a 833 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Wilmington Delaware. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 107 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Wheel Run Trail Reports

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Jun 19, 2024 @ 6:40am
Jun 19, 2024
 This is not green going uphill - just saying it was difficult to WALK the bike up some of the pitches
Aug 28, 2022 @ 8:15pm
Aug 28, 2022
 Tree down across trail
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on Jun 19, 2024
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      1 Review & Comments

      Aspenphoto Aspenphoto
      Again, this is NOT a green trail - rating/categorizing it as such could get someone on over their head quickly. I rode/hike a biked up it and in two spots it’s barely walkable going up

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wheel Run located?
      Wheel Run 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 39.81574, -75.56486.
      ▼ How hard is Wheel Run?
      Wheel Run is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 10.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wheel Run?
      The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 192 ft to 279 ft.
      ▼ Is Wheel Run a point to point trail?
      Wheel Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wheel Run?
      Wheel Run is 833 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wheel Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wheel Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wheel Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wheel Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wheel Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Wheel Run. The trail is 833 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wheel Run?
      Wheel Run is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 375 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 415 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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