Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - Pine Beach and Centennial Trails

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - Pine Beach and Centennial Trails

This is the best hike for solitude at Bon Secour NWR. Thanks to the boardwalk closure that formerly connected the eastern and western trail systems, this hike provides peace and quiet with many skipping this hike for the better views and varied terrain offered on the west side of the refuge.

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Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - East

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - East

With the Centennial Trail closed, the eastern portion is basically the Jeff Friend Trail which is a mile-long loop covering gravel, dirt, and synthetic boardwalk trails. It's a nice, short loop that includes some Maritime forest, an open view of the lagoon, and plenty of saw palmetto. It's an ideal trail for flat, easy running.

 

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Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - West

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - West

If visiting the Gulf Shores area, this is a must-do hike that includes pristine dunes and beaches - free from all the commercial development in the area. It’s a beautiful nature hike that is likely best with a sunset behind the dunes.

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King's Chair at Oak Mountain State Park

King's Chair at Oak Mountain State Park

This was a really nice way to breakup our long drive down to Gulf Shores, Alabama. After stopping in Pelham for the night, we opted outside in the morning to stretch the legs and take in an awesome view from King's Chair in Oak Mountain State Park. It's a short hike with what's likely one of the best views in the Birmingham area.

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