The White Clay Creek Trail Is One Of Delaware S Best Hikes

White Clay Creek State Park is a huge recreation area that’s one of Delaware’s best kept secrets. When you’re looking for a great hike to take with your friends of family, head up towards the Pennsylvania border and get ready to experience an unforgettable journey. Park at the Carpenter Recreation Area and head out on the White Clay Trail to see a piece of Delaware’s history.

The White Clay Creek Trail is one of northern Delaware’s most scenic and historic hiking routes. It’s located within White Clay Creek State Park.

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The gorgeous trail is just under 4 miles long, so you can easily complete it in a short afternoon hike.

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There’s no better place in Delaware to catch stunning fall scenery than along these New Castle County trails.

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White Clay Creek creates the perfect reflection of bright orange, red, and yellow trees as they turn throughout the fall.

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Along your hike, you’ll also pass historic farmstead buildings that open into large, sprawling meadows.

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The most interesting part of the White Clay Creek Trail is on the northernmost section, where you’ll find the Arc Monument.

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This stone marker sets the spot where William Penn established the borders along Pennsylvania, Maryland and our very own Delaware.

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William Penn first set this boundary in the 1890s, and after much debate, it was decided that the PA, MD, and DE borders would be set based on the radius of a 12 mile circle.

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The center of the circle was the New Castle County Courthouse, and the survey team traveled to make a monument that now lives inside White Clay Creek State Park.

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When you make the trek along the White Clay Creek Trail, you’ll get to enjoy scenic nature and impressive, hidden history at the same time.

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Have you ever hiked through White Clay Creek State Park? Make it part of a day trip to the charming and historic town of Hockessin, Delaware, and you’ll have the most Delaware day ever.

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You can find a trail map right here.

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