White Clay Creek State Park is one of the most popular state parks in Delaware, yet still many people don’t realize what a gem it is. With thousands of acres of preserved land, miles of trails, and some of the best wildlife spotting around, you’ll fall in love when you visit White Clay Creek State Park.

There are more than a dozen trails that wind through the 3,600 acres that make up White Clay Creek State Park - and dozens more in the connected network of natural preserves!
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As you hike through White Clay Creek State Park, you'll fall in love with the rugged, hidden beauty of Delaware's northern rolling hills.
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Follow the creek itself as it takes you to discover parts of the First State that you never imagined existed - let alone right outside of Newark!
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Bryan's Field is a popular trek. It's less than three miles in length but offers 200 feet of elevation gain and some of the coolest views in the state.
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The David English Trail is a favorite of mountain bikers. There's even a section of the trail that offers a skills course for cyclists to enjoy.
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The Twin Valley trail can take you through the forest to see the Arc Monument - the marker along the Mason Dixon line that shows our border with Pennsylvania!
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To learn more about what you’ll find when you visit White Clay Creek State Park, visit the park’s website here.

If you can’t get enough of hiking through Delaware, read 9 Amazing Delaware Hikes Under 3 Miles You’ll Absolutely Love and plan to get out to explore each of them!

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White Clay Creek State Park, Park Office, 750 Thompson Station Rd, Newark, DE 19711, USA