If you’re in the wonderful town of Homer on Kachemak Bay, there’s a charming little boardwalk trail in Alaska to hike that’s easy enough for the whole family to enjoy. This is a short walk with just enough scenery to keep it interesting, but not too hard that the littles ones in your group will find it difficult. Pick a beautiful morning and head out on this trail!
Out in Homer at the Carl E. Wynn Nature Center is an easy boardwalk trail in Alaska.
Carl E Wynn Nature Center / AllTrails It takes you through the popular foliage of the area, and keeps you up above the trail on a beautiful boardwalk. This is a great hike to take no matter the weather, because the boardwalk will keep you out of the mud.
The trail itself is easy to follow.
Carl E Wynn Nature Center / AllTrails The whole walk is only .5 miles long, and in an easy loop. This makes it a great little hike if you don’t have a lot of time.
The trail is rated “easy,” and you’ll find that even the tiniest members of your group will have no trouble completing it.
Heather Kallevig / AllTrails The trail is flat and has only 32 feet of elevation gain across the entire hike. There are a couple of roots to step over, but other than that it should be smooth sailing for everyone.
The trail is popular and there is plenty to see.
Carl E Wynn Nature Center / AllTrails Keep your eyes peeled for the local Alaskan birds you can spot. If you’d like a guide, they offer a guided walk at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. from mid-June through Labor Day.
You may even spot wildflowers along the trail.
Heather Kallevig / AllTrails What you spot will change with the seasons, but the flowers you see will all be beautiful. Alaska’s wildflowers are a sight to behold!
The Carl E. Wynn Nature Center does charge trail fees to its visitors, to keep the trails well maintained and in good shape.
Carl E Wynn Nature Center / AllTrails It’s $8.00 for an adult, $7.00 for a senior, and $5.00 for a child under 12. Or you can pay $25.00 for the whole family.
Sunny days make it extra special, but this is truly a walk that’s great to take just about all year long.
Darren Baca / AllTrails Throw on some sneakers, grab your loved ones, and enjoy this easy stroll through beautiful Homer. It’s a trip you won’t soon forget.
Have you ever hiked this boardwalk trail in Alaska? What did you think? Was it lovely? Let us know in the comments below!
Carl E Wynn Nature Center / AllTrails
It takes you through the popular foliage of the area, and keeps you up above the trail on a beautiful boardwalk. This is a great hike to take no matter the weather, because the boardwalk will keep you out of the mud.
The whole walk is only .5 miles long, and in an easy loop. This makes it a great little hike if you don’t have a lot of time.
Heather Kallevig / AllTrails
The trail is flat and has only 32 feet of elevation gain across the entire hike. There are a couple of roots to step over, but other than that it should be smooth sailing for everyone.
Keep your eyes peeled for the local Alaskan birds you can spot. If you’d like a guide, they offer a guided walk at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. from mid-June through Labor Day.
What you spot will change with the seasons, but the flowers you see will all be beautiful. Alaska’s wildflowers are a sight to behold!
It’s $8.00 for an adult, $7.00 for a senior, and $5.00 for a child under 12. Or you can pay $25.00 for the whole family.
Darren Baca / AllTrails
Throw on some sneakers, grab your loved ones, and enjoy this easy stroll through beautiful Homer. It’s a trip you won’t soon forget.
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Address: Mile 1.5 E Skyline Dr, Homer, AK 99603, USA
