more stats
3,012 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-114 ft
Descent
00:05:01
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
265 ft
Altitude min
349 ft
Altitude max
332 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
1,191 ft
Distance climb
1,332 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:05:01
Avg time

Wheel Slap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brandywine Creek State Park
    Wilmington, Delaware
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127137 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #337996 in Trail Running
    • #149708 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #137 in Mountain Biking · Delaware [+]
    • #320 in Trail Running
    • #188 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Delaware State Parks

Very fun stretch of singletrack that starts with a swoopy bit of trail along the top of a ridge before a slightly steep drop down to the creek. There is a rutted section before the end that provides a bit of a technical challenge.

Tags
Ridgeline

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 322 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Avg: 3.88 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wheel Slap located?
      Wheel Slap 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 39.81715, -75.56542.
      ▼ How hard is Wheel Slap?
      Wheel Slap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wheel Slap?
      Wheel Slap has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 265 ft to 349 ft.
      ▼ Is Wheel Slap a point to point trail?
      Wheel Slap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wheel Slap?
      Wheel Slap is 3,012 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wheel Slap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wheel Slap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wheel Slap?
      Wheel Slap is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Wheel Slap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wheel Slap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wheel Slap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Wheel Slap. The trail is 3,012 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wheel Slap?
      Wheel Slap is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,140 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,224 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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