Auburn Valley Trolley Trail — improved river return
Delaware · Greenway
From the signed public Paper Mill Bridge access walk to the Trolley Trail on the east side of Red Clay Creek. Follow only the named half-mile Trolley route north and retrace at its mapped end. Do not enter mansion event grounds, private drives or brown preserve hiking trails.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Yorklyn · Delaware
- Ride length
- About 1 mile return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Improved crushed-stone designated Trolley Trail
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- River-side trail with local ramps and bridge/access transitions; walk uncomfortable grades.
- Starting location
- Auburn Valley public Paper Mill Bridge trail access, Benge Road, Yorklyn, DE
State-map half-mile named Trolley Trail retraced.
Approximate named public park/facility reference, not the selected trailhead or a parking stall. Follow the written public start and signed path.
Auburn Valley Trolley Trail — improved river return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Auburn Valley public Paper Mill Bridge trail access, Benge Road, Yorklyn, DE.
April 2024 state map identifies ordinary public trailhead parking by the main Benge Road entrance/Paper Mill area. Use signed visitor spaces and walk the approach; mansion program/event parking is a separate area.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: About 1 mile return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From the signed public Paper Mill Bridge access walk to the Trolley Trail on the east side of Red Clay Creek. Follow only the named half-mile Trolley route north and retrace at its mapped end. Do not enter mansion event grounds, private drives or brown preserve hiking trails.
State-map half-mile named Trolley Trail retraced.
Surface and effort
Improved crushed-stone designated Trolley Trail. River-side trail with local ramps and bridge/access transitions; walk uncomfortable grades.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Prior dated manager audit confirms crushed-stone bicycle use and the April 2024 state map expressly marks this half-mile trail for hiking/biking. It is distinct from the paved hill loop and Yorklyn Bridge circuit. Fresh state detail retrieval was denied; current signs/conditions govern and flood debris can affect the creek corridor. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.