The Exhilarating Yorklyn Bridge Hike In Delaware That Everyone Must Experience At Least Once

When is the last time you got outside to enjoy nature for a little while? There's something exhilarating about a beautiful hike with a nice bridge and a chance of wildflowers depending on the season. If you find yourself near Hockessin, Delaware for travel, get a bit of fresh air over at this short and sweet hiking trail. Yorklyn Bridge hiking trail, it's time to join the bucket list.

Welcome to the Yorklyn Bridge Trail, a hike out by Hockessin that could brighten anyone's day. Out here, it's just you and the fresh air.

Yorklyn Bridge connects the Yorklyn Mills area with Auburn Valley State Park, and is a great spot to hike alone or with your (leashed) four legged friends.

The 1.4 mile loop trail is easy peasy to navigate, with plenty of room on the path and next to no elevation gain. The short waterfall and varied scenery makes it entertaining for younger hikers, as well.

Trails like this often include broken down buildings and crumbling infrastructure. This hike has both! It goes from abandoned industrial buildings reclaimed by nature...

...to beautiful wildflower patches along the trail path. In the right season, you can really enjoy the best of both worlds. Wildlife and plant spotting is a fun pastime to have, even on shorter trails like this one.

Just over a mile of paved trail hike will take you through all these areas, and entertain for 30-60 minutes. If you need a day outside and happen to be in the area, why not step out for a while?

If you'd like to check out this hike for yourself, you'll find the Yorklyn Bridge Trail on AllTrails. There, you can enjoy a local forecast, reviews from other hikers, and a full trail map. Delaware State Parks has more information about Auburn Valley State Park, including current hours and conditions.