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Gulf Coast Region Honorable Mentions
There are plenty of great hikes throughout the Gulf Coast region of Alabama that
didn't make the A-list. Although many are shorter in length, they offer fantastic
scenery and interesting wildlife. Pay a visit and let us know what you think. Maybe
the hike should be upgraded, or maybe you know of a little-known hike that would
make a good honorable mention.
A Alligator Alley
A unique trail if ever there was one, Alligator Alley lets tourists view American al-
ligators in their natural habitat while within walking distance of shopping and res-
taurants.
The City of Daphne put its proximity to Mobile Bay and its marshes to good use
by creating this well-traveled boardwalk. The hike is a 1-mile out-and-back that
takes you over the back bays of Mobile Bay via boardwalks for a good view of the
gators and waterfowl, including brown pelicans. The trail is open year-round from
dawn to dusk.
For more information contact the City of Daphne at [phone] or visit the
city's website at www.daphneal.com/residents/parks-recreation. DeLorme:
Alabama Atlas & Gazetteer: Page 62 D5.
B Trails of Gulf State Park
Two and a half miles of sugar-white beaches, a 500-acre freshwater lake, bicycling
trails, and 4.2 miles of nature trails are in store for visitors to Gulf State Park.
Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf State Park is one of Alabama's premier resort
parks, with many amenities that make spending a week, or more, there a real pleas-
ure.