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heavy afternoon downpours), but the rocks can be slippery. All around you are
towering pines, and depending on the season you are hiking, you will see over 700
plant species including lilies, arums, sunflowers, and several different species of
rare orchids such as the rosebud orchid.
At the 0.9-mile mark you can make the trek shorter by taking the Red Trail
back to the trailhead, but there is plenty more to see. At 1.97 miles, as the trail
crosses a boggy area, you will get your first glimpse of white-topped pitcher
plants. These are rare carnivorous plants much like a Venus flytrap that grow in
the bogs surrounding pine savannahs. But wait, there's more! At 2.0 miles you
will make a turn to the north and be surrounded by hundreds of these beautiful
cupped plants.
Besides hiking, Graham Creek Nature Preserve provides plenty of additional re-
creational activities like biking and disc golf, as mentioned earlier. There is also a
wonderful canoe launch on the creek just a few yards south of the parking area
that gives you access to explore the bayou and the wonders of the bay itself by ca-
noe or kayak. A large picnic pavilion is also available, along with nice restrooms
near the entrance of the preserve.
The preserve hosts many tours and special events throughout the year. Visit
their website at
www.visitfoley.org
for a listing.
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