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Bringhurst Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilmington, Delaware · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bringhurst Woods' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Relaxed park offering hiking trails, a creek and occasional deer sightings.
What runners say about Bringhurst Woods
“The area was clean, and well maintained which provided easy navigation as the trails were clear and easy to identify.”
“Great park well maintance paved walkway beautiful place to be realxing fun nice trails very good place”
Nice small trail. I did it with my 2 year old and it was fun. Trails are not marked but since its small you probably won't be lost in woods. There's a water creek and its fun to spend some time. Had to figure out the parking as the location of the park mislead first timers.
The paved path is great, very scenic and the creek nearby is just so beautiful. It is very easy to cross the creek and you can walk on a dirt path along the creek. So many different plants and wildlife. I just love it here
Was a nice area to visit for a walk. The trail leads to two other parks on each side. Some nice off-path adventuring spots.
Based off the start location in Google it’s a little confusing. You can park on the street and there’s some rocks barring the entrance, other than that there was no sign. Once you start it seems easy to get lost but all trails circle around to the entrance. There’s no markers and a ton of trails you can take.
Trail conditions & character
“Had to figure out the parking as the location of the park mislead first timers.”
“Wonderful place to walk on either a paved path or the woods but I am still confused on where to park for this place.”
“Great park well maintance paved walkway beautiful place to be realxing fun nice trails very good place”
Plan your run at Bringhurst Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
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