Bodie Island Light Station Nature Trail is a 0.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Nags Head, North Carolina that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This trail is a wooden boardwalk behind the Bodie Lighthouse that feeds to a marsh overlook. You are likely to see various wildlife on your trip. Check the park website for current information: https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/bils.htm When the lighthouse is open, you can climb the lighthouse to the top. There is a photo book at the Bodie Island Lighthouse that shows pictures of the views from the top of the lighthouse if you are unable to climb the stairs. Accessibility: There are at least 2 designated handicapped-accessible spaces in the parking lot at the visitors center on a paved surface. At least 2 of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is all flat (0-1% grade), wooden boardwalk, and typically at least 6 feet wide.
February 23, 2021Cold boardwalk to open marshland. The wind can get a little brutal so dress maybe more warmly than you may think. I didnt spend too long out there but walked most of the boardwalk and enjoyed the history and view of the lighthouse
December 26, 2020Cold!! Not really a trail as it’s a boardwalk the entire way but great views of the Lighthouse
November 27, 2020A nice and accommodating boardwalk behind the Bodie Lighthouse that feeds to a marsh overlook.
November 16, 2020Great little hike. Great for pictures.
October 3, 2020All boardwalk trail that goes right by the lighthouse and out to the edge of the marsh overlooking the water...with a platform at the end. A definite must stop if you're at Cape Hatteras.
September 27, 2020July 30, 2020Beautiful
July 24, 2020Nice wooden walk way all the way to the water, beautiful views of the sound, the lighthouse, and wildlife. We saw a snake! Easy walk.
May 31, 2020Cool lighthouse. Short drive off the main road. Worth it.
January 24, 2020Super easy out and back walkway around the lighthouse grounds and out to a view over the water. Ducks were plentiful. Off season this light house is closed to visitors. Not a hike but a short step with lovely vistas.
July 27, 2019Short little treasure trove. Awesome views of Bodie Lighthouse and inlet!
July 15, 2019Short boardwalk to a marsh overlook. Snakes present, so stay on boardwalk.
June 28, 2019cute little trek to see the lighthouse and marshlands. not really a hike but it was easy for the kids.
June 26, 2019Short easy scenic
June 4, 2019Very easy boardwalk with great views of lighthouse!
May 31, 2019easy boardwalk trail that at the end is overlooking a marsh where we saw lots of wildlife.
June 29, 2018This was an interesting walk along a boardwalk with a view of the marsh. Among the finds here were red winged blackbirds, snowy egrets in abundance including one 30 feet from the boardwalk, crabs and an American Bald eagle. Trail ends at an elevated platform on the waters edge with views of the marsh, water and the light house. I would not call this a hike, but was a good walk to observe nature.
June 4, 2018This is a short out and back trail entirely on a boardwalk. It’s picturesque with the Bodie Island Lighthouse in the background. In fact, they were shooting a movie when we were there and we had to walk around the crew to get to the boardwalk. A Marsh Rabbit was munching grass along the boardwalk so close you could touch it. At the end of the boardwalk is an elevated platform that gives a wonderful view of the freshwater marsh and is excellent for birding. White Ibis, Great Egrets and Snowy Egrets were abundant, although the wind kept the bird count down. For a small fee you can climb the Bodie Island Lighthouse. It is a busy trail, especially during the summer but worth the stop.
December 11, 2017Love the elevated platforms
October 29, 2016Accessible trail. Great views.
August 16, 2016
First to ReviewIt was hot, but its a short walk, Nice boardwalk to the lake and back. Lots of birds, an alligator or two, maybe a snake can be seen
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