Hike Alongside A Saltwater Lagoon And A Freshwater Lake On This Alabama Trail
By Jennifer Young
|
Published September 30, 2021
It’s no secret that Alabama is a hiker’s dream. After all, there are several hiking trails located throughout the Yellowhammer State that are great for a variety of skill levels. One of these trails is Pine Beach Trail. For information about this trail, including what makes it unique, take a look below.
Pine Beach Trail is located within the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama.
This coastal trail, which is about four miles out and back, is great for most skill levels.
Click
here for full trail map.
The beginning of Pine Beach Trail will lead you down a sandy path and through a maritime forest.
While hiking through this section of the trail, you'll also encounter a variety of plants and wildlife. Don't forget your camera!
The middle section of Pine Beach Trail features a saltwater lagoon (Little Lagoon) on one side and a freshwater lake (Gator Lake) on the other.
Because of these two water features, Pine Beach Trail is considered one of Alabama's most unique trails.
Pictured: Little Lagoon is to the left and Gator Lake is to the right.
After hiking over sand dunes, you'll arrive at Pine Beach Trail's beach area (end of the trail). This beach area is quite secluded when compared to other beaches in the area.
So, if you're wanting to visit a beach in the Gulf Shores area that's not usually crowded, you'll certainly want to add Pine Beach Trail to your hiking bucket list.
For more information about Alabama's Pine Beach Trail, including additional photos, you can view its AllTrails page
here .
Have you ever hiked along Alabama’s Pine Beach Trail? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments below. Also, share with us your favorite trail to hike.
For more information about Alabama’s Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, be sure to take a look at the following article: The One Place On Alabama’s Gulf Coast That’s Filled With The Most Breathtaking Scenery .
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Related Articles
Explore Alabama
Featured Addresses
Pine Beach Trail, Alabama 36542, USA