Hugh Branyon Backcountry Trail Rattlesnake Ridge Trail

Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail

Birdwatching
Fishing
Hiking
Road Biking
Walking
Wheelchair Accessible
Stroller Friendly
Restrooms
Primitive Tent Camping
Picnic Tables
Lodging
Education Center
Drinking Water
Dogs Allowed
Camping with water and Electric hookups
RV Camping
Tent Camping
Cabins
Benches

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Visualize wet pine flatwoods, scrub oaks and palmettos covering acres of sandy swells. You will find these along the Rattlesnake Ridge Trail.  Catch a gopher tortoise forging Rattlesnake Ridge, an armadillo, named for its armored shell, digging for an afternoon snack or a woodpecker drumming to make its mark.

Explore the natural beauty of the trail, and the home it makes to many reptiles and mammals alike, while observing indigenous wildflowers, such as orchids and carnivorous pitcher plants. Spend a day of adventure relishing in the uniqueness of our diverse coastal landscape.

The trail is popular for a variety of activities such as walking, biking, inline-skating and bird-watching.

About the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail

Seven trails among six distinct ecosystems make up more than 15 miles of the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail complex through Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Alabama and the Gulf State Park. Explore the timeless beauty of the Butterfly Garden, the mystical Freshwater Marshes and the Coastal Hardwood Swamps. Catch a glimpse of a Bobcat on the Twin Bridges or a White Tailed Deer on Gulf Oak Ridge. View an Alligator basking in the sun and be sure to bring your camera to capture the adventure. Courtesy: www.backcountrytrail.com


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Driving Direction/GPS
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Hiking Shoes
Rain Gear
Compass
Sunscreen
Lip Balm
First Aid Kit
Emergency Contact Info
Driving Directions/GPS
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Hugh Branyon Backcountry Trail Rattlesnake Ridge Trail | Trail length: 1.8 miles | Latitude: 30.283410 | Longitude: -87.583565 | Nearest Cities: Orange Beach


Activities Available: Birding | Fishing | Hiking | Road Biking | Walking
Amenities Available: Benches | Cabins | Camping | Camping (RV) | Camping (Tent w/ water & power) | Dogs Allowed | Drinking Water | Education Center | Lodge/Hotel | Picnic Tables | Primitive Camping | Restrooms | Stroller Friendly | Wheelchair Accessible

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