Gulf Coast Region - Hiking Alabama: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures - page 43

Pass another wetland and a place to view wildlife to the right
(north).

1.2

Pass a series of three benches and an informative sign describ-
ing the wildlife in the park.

1.3

Arrive at the intersection of the Catman Road and Rosemary
Dunes Trails. Here you will find the nature pavilion, butterfly
garden, and coming soon, a bouldering field. A short 0.1 mile
down the Rosemary Dunes Trail is a restroom with water foun-
tain. There is also a donation box here. Turn around and re-
trace your steps to the trailhead. ( Options: Several extended
walks are available from here either down the Rosemary Dunes
Trail or farther along the Catman Road Trail, which intersects
with even more trails and wetland habitat.)

1.4

Arrive back at the trailhead.

2.8

Hiking Information

Local Information

Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau, PO Drawer 457, Gulf
Shores, AL 36547; (800) 745-SAND (7263); www.gulfshores.com

Local Events/Attractions

The Hangout Music Festival, PO Drawer 457, Gulf Shores, AL 36547; (800)
745-SAND (7263); www.hangoutmusicfest.com. Held each May on the beach at
Gulf Shores, the event brings in top touring music artists.

Lodging