Blackbird State Forest Sawmill Branch Trail
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Delaware · new castle County

Blackbird State Forest Sawmill Branch Trail

Moderate forest loop with stream branch crossings and mixed canopy.

Rating
Length
3.0 mi
Difficulty
2
County
new castle

About This Trail

This 3-mile moderate loop follows the Sawmill Branch stream corridor through mixed hardwood and pine canopy in Blackbird State Forest, crossing the waterway at several points on small bridges. The trail traverses oaks, maples, and hickories across gently rolling terrain, connecting to the forest’s 40-mile network of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.3312, -75.7158

Getting There

From Smyrna, DE, take Route 6 west to Route 471 south into Blackbird State Forest. The Sawmill Branch Trail is accessible from the main forest parking area on Blackbird Forest Road, near the forest headquarters.

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