The Branch Canal Trail is a 0. 4-mile paved connector trail that links the Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail with Delaware City and provides access to historic sites, local businesses, and a restored tidal wetland area.

The trail was built over a 1920s-era C&D Canal towpath with elevated sections and bridges over marshy areas, offering a scenic route for walkers and bikers.

Located near Delaware City on Route 9 (Delaware Bayshore Byway) with nearby parking, it serves as the eastern gateway to the broader 12. 1-mile Castle Trail system along the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.