We all know that not every hiking trail has to be rigorous and daunting for us to enjoy… in fact, Delaware is home to several small trails that are perfect for beginners. The Bombay Boardwalk Trail hardly qualifies as a hike at all, but it’s absolutely fantastic. The nature walk itself is nice and easy, so you can bring the whole family along.
The Bombay Boardwalk Trail is located at the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Smyrna.
Brian Kane / alltrails.com The Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge spans 15,978 acres, so it’s easy to practice social distancing here.
The trail is really more of a nature walk… the entire thing is only about half a mile long.
Sarah Macholdt / alltrails.com And since it’s boardwalked, it truly couldn’t be easier.
The best part about hiking this trail is that anyone can do it.
Alan Bourne / alltrails.com Side effects include getting addicted to hiking, vowing to go on more challenging treks, and having a wonderful time.
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest expanses of tidal salt marsh in the mid-Atlantic, and you’ll see plenty of salt marsh here.
Savannah Greene / Google Stop and enjoy this beautiful view of the wetlands.
This massive refuge is located along the eastern coast of Kent County, but you’ll feel like you’re in a different world.
Savannah Greene / Google But don’t worry, it’s always easy to find your way back to the trail.
The Bombay Boardwalk Trail might be one of the easiest hikes in Delaware, but it’s also one of the most fun.
Savannah Greene / Google This trail is good for all skill levels, and the whole family will enjoy it. You might even spot some wildlife along the way.
Have you ever visited the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge? If not, there’s certainly no time like the present.
Brian Kane / alltrails.com
The Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge spans 15,978 acres, so it’s easy to practice social distancing here.
Sarah Macholdt / alltrails.com
And since it’s boardwalked, it truly couldn’t be easier.
Alan Bourne / alltrails.com
Side effects include getting addicted to hiking, vowing to go on more challenging treks, and having a wonderful time.
Savannah Greene / Google
Stop and enjoy this beautiful view of the wetlands.
But don’t worry, it’s always easy to find your way back to the trail.
This trail is good for all skill levels, and the whole family will enjoy it. You might even spot some wildlife along the way.
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Address: Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977, USA
