Travel Reference
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At this intersection, or “hub,” there is a nature pavilion. Many times throughout
the year experts in plants and wildlife hold programs here to educate the public
about the environment around them (visit the Backcountry Trail website for times
and programs). Also here directly next to the pavilion is a magnificent butterfly
garden. During spring and early summer, these plants are teeming with an amaz-
ing array of butterflies, including the monarch with its deep orange-and-black
wings.
And one more thing—a bouldering field! The City of Orange Beach and
Friends of the Backcountry Trail are building a bouldering field here, so you can
try a little rock hopping and rock wall climbing as well.
If you need to use the restroom, there are very nice men's and women's facilit-
ies; turn left at the pavilion and head a few hundred feet down the Rosemary
Dunes Trail. There is also a water fountain.
Although this is the turnaround point, you have the option of extending your
hike down one of several other trails from this point. And by the way, there is a
donation box at this intersection. Please consider donating a dollar or two to help
maintain these beautiful, and popular, trails.
Be sure to visit the trail's official website, www.backcountrytrail.com, for in-
formation on nature presentations, guided hikes, and a free downloadable app with
additional useful information.
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