Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail is a 12.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Orange Beach, Alabama that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
dog friendly
wheelchair friendly
kid friendly
stroller friendly
hiking
nature trips
road biking
walking
bird watching
running
beach
forest
lake
paved
river
wild flowers
wildlife
bugs
All trails are paved with nice restroom building, butterfly pavillion, swings and seats for resting. Not real long trail but enjoyable trails. The fire damage is gone and many improvements have been made. This trail has many trails combined. Bicycles can get 20 miles when you ride all of the connected trails. There are at least 5 trail heads. Many places to stop and enjoy the scenery. But, the best thing about this trail is the wildlife. You can see deer, foxes, coyotes, many varieties of snakes, alligators, shore birds, turtles, birds of prey ( bald eagles and osprey), rabbits, and possum. The list is endless.
What an awesome trail...worth the visit. We biked 10 miles of it but will go back again to explore some more. Has an air station (for bikes), restrooms, rest benches. Great for all skill levels and ages as well as walkers, runners, etc.
I just don't like asphalt trails. Sure bikers love it.
Nice easy ride. A little wind by the lake but otherwise very enjoyable.
I absolutely loved this trail network. There seems to be something for everyone. Please see my video review here: https://youtu.be/h3s8MGt7Ya8
Enjoyed it very much! Fun to have something different to do instead of beaching. Great trail!
Always an awesome hike, but it does lack in shade so come prepared.
Rode this trail saturday, saw two alligators, four eagles, one very long snake, one rabbit, and a nice coke machine. Really needed a drink since I left my water in the truck. Great Trail!!
beautiful scenery
beautiful and well maintained trail.
Great biking trail that connects with many other trails. Saw great birds, turtles, and more. Overcast foggy day but great on the trail. No charge for parking in the State Park. Bathrooms and air station along the trail.
Great biking and hiking trail. A little along the shoulder of a highway... but mostly not. Rode through an alligator habitat and past a bald eagle's nest!
easy trail to walk, bike or hike. several acess points with good parking areas. well marked, lots of benches, several restrooms with drinking water.
Great trail. Easy hiking
Nice set of trails. Very easy walk. Great for seniors.
Great for hiking and biking. Beautiful trails and scenery!
This trail isn’t for me, but my 3-year-old loved it.
Hiked a large part of this trail in mid-July after a rainstorm. The heat and humidity had subsided so it wasn't bad. The trails are very well maintained, options of paved asphalt, raised wooden trails, or primitive dirt trails. Little elevation change, restrooms, and water all along the way. There are some beautiful scenic spots and amazing ecosystems along the way. The reason this gets a 5 star over a four is the wildlife. Saw several snakes, frogs, turtles, and birds. Even saw a bobcat on the wooden trail. Did not see alligators or armadillos but according to campers there are plenty around the area so be cautious and aware at all times. Definite must for any outdoorsy person in the Gulf Shores area.
Great place for casual ride.
Doc H.
Did Alligator Marsh Trail to Bear Creek Trail. Short unpaved out and back Trail.
Excellent trail system for walking, running or biking. Now that the boardwalks are complete you can easily walk or bike to the beach or fishing pier. Lots of wildlife viewing opportunities.
Very easy trails. 4.7 miles in the heat. All paved or boardwalk
Fun easy for all ages
Excellent
Very nice set of trails. All paved and boardwalks. My wife and I walked with our black lab and enjoyed it. It was very heavy traffic even for February so I imagine once tourist season gets in full swing there will be little solitude. Great park!
Great system of trails and will be even better once the construction is finished with easy access to the beach and fishing pier.
Best area I've ever run. Boardwalks and paved around the entire state park. Campground is awesome and a good location to start.
The nicest trail I've ever been on . I walked on the south side of pavement in the grass and sand. Was about 50% shaded walking there. Plenty of rest stop benches along the way . I did the 1.5 straight out and back . Completely flat . Swinging bench at the 1.5 stop along with a restroom house . Great.
Potential for a 5 with a better map, but a missed turn put me on Perdido Beach Blvd with my 7 & 9 year old boys for about a mile - mile and a half. If you reach Perdido Beach from State Park Rd., go back and turn right onto the next path to access the newly developed boardwalk. There seemed to be some development underway on the trail that will deliver an optimized experience.
Great paved trail. Lots of wildlife and lots of traffic to get to the trail.
Lots of places to rest and a lot to see. You can also camp out here. Definitely will make another trip to it!
