2026 DE NICA Trail Work Series

In 2025 The Delaware Interscholastic Cycling League logged just shy of 400 volunteer trail work hours across private, county and state land, providing significant impact to the trails we call home! Following this achievement we decided to put together a whole series with our friends at TrailSpinners for our 2026 season. We have our sights set on logging 750 hours for 2026 and we need your help to achieve this goal.

Get signed up for trail work today!

And as a little thank you we will be hosting a trail work podium at the end of our season to acknowledge the individuals in our DE NICA community who logged the most hours this year. Sounds like there might be some awesome prizes too.. who knows..sign up today! 

What: Clearing overgrowth on the west side of the park, focusing on trails for DE NICA 10/11/26 event. 
Where: Hawk Hill Parking Lot. 41 Adams Dam Road Wilmington, DE 19807. Enter through the main entrance of the park and stay right.
When: Thursday July 16th 5:30-7:00PM

What: Clearing overgrowth throughout the trail system
When: Saturday July 25th 9:00-11:00AM

What: Clearing overgrowth on the west side of the park, focusing on trails for DE NICA 10/11/26 event. 
Where: Hawk Hill Parking Lot. 41 Adams Dam Road Wilmington, DE 19807. Enter through the main entrance of the park and stay right.
When: Thursday July 16th 5:30-7:00PM

What: Clearing overgrowth on the west side of the park, focusing on trails for DE NICA 10/11/26 event. 
Where: Hawk Hill Parking Lot. 41 Adams Dam Road Wilmington, DE 19807. Enter through the main entrance of the park and stay right.
When: Thursday July 16th 5:30-7:00PM

This is a league event Trail Work + Adventure opportunity for DE NICA. This is a private event opportunity for Registered DE NICA coaches + riders only. There is no sign-up needed for this event

What: Clearing overgrowth on the west side of the park, focusing on trails for DE NICA 10/11/26 event. 
Where: Hawk Hill Parking Lot. 41 Adams Dam Road Wilmington, DE 19807. Enter through the main entrance of the park and stay right.
When: Thursday July 16th 5:30-7:00PM

What: Clearing overgrowth on the west side of the park, focusing on trails for DE NICA 10/11/26 event. 
Where: Hawk Hill Parking Lot. 41 Adams Dam Road Wilmington, DE 19807. Enter through the main entrance of the park and stay right.
When: Thursday July 16th 5:30-7:00PM

What: Clearing overgrowth on the west side of the park, focusing on trails for DE NICA 10/11/26 event. 
Where: Hawk Hill Parking Lot. 41 Adams Dam Road Wilmington, DE 19807. Enter through the main entrance of the park and stay right.
When: Thursday September 1st 5:30-7:00PM

This is the final trail work opportunity of the 2026 season. This is a private event opportunity for Registered DE NICA coaches + riders only. There is no sign-up needed for this event.

Join us for the final event of the Delaware NICA Season before NICA East Coast Regionals. 

Following the DE NICA XC Race there will be a podium to acknowledge the DE NICA participants who completed the most number of trail work hours throughout the 2026 season!

There will be no trail work offered on this day. Non NICA members will also not be permitted to ride on the course. Come grab some food and watch some XC racing from the top of Hawk Hill.

Trail Work Questions

What do I need to bring to Trail Work ? 

We suggest you wear comfortable shoes and clothes that you are okay with working in. We will have tools and gloves available for you to use. 

What tools am I allowed to bring to Trail Work ?

While we have tools for you to use you may bring the following of your own tools if interested: pruners and loppers. Please do not bring any electric or gas powered tools of any kind. We will have some electric tools for interested adults to use. 

Do I have to sign up ? 

Yea please! If you forget we will get you to sign up the day of the event. Sign-ing up helps us determine how many tools to bring and ensures everyone participating is accounted for and properly insured. Sign-up early if you remember! 

Who can show up to Trail Work ?

Trail work is open to everyone. Kids will only be allowed to use hand tools at our trail work events. 

Is there a bike ride after Trail Work ? 

The trail work event will officially conclude when Trail Work is complete. We encourage individuals to bring a bike and head out for a social ride following the event, however social rides not following proper NICA rules and regulations are uninsured, and entirely on your own and at your own risk. 

What if I forget to sign up ? 

No worries – we will get you to sign up the day of the event! 

Can I do other Trail Work on my own ? 

Please! if you are a Delaware NICA family doing trail work on your own report your hours to your head coach so they can be recorded in Pitzone. 

How are Trail Work hours logged ? 

Trail Work hours for DE NICA families are logged via NICA staff in Pitzone. DNREC additionally logs all volunteer hours through Galaxy Digital. 

Do Trail Work hours outside of the above dates count towards overall points ? 

Yes!!! Make sure whenever you are doing trail work as a DE NICA family you are reporting your hours to your coach so they can be accounted for in Pitzone. 

Who is eligible for the Trail Work podium ? 

Only DE NICA Coaches and DE NICA Riders are eligible for the end of season podium. 

Will there be snacks and water provided ? 

We are planning on providing water and potentially some light snacks for each event. Please plan on packing your own water as well. 

Are there rain dates for Trail Work events ? 

There are not. If dates have to be canceled they will not be rescheduled. The only exception to this is the August 8th DE NICA Middle Run Event. 

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