Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Gulf Shores

A beautiful place for a walk! Winding trails through scenic lake and dune views that lead to a gorgeous beach. Very clean and quiet area as well. We were there for several hours and only encountered a few other people on the trails. We didn't manage to spot any alligators in Gator Lake, but it was still a lovely, peaceful day in nature.

Always do a hike here every time I'm in the gulf. It's a gorgeous park with plenty of wildlife. In October there's monarch butterflies and migratory birds in November. Summer months are hot, but still lots of things to enjoy, not to mention the peace and quiet. I will say I hope they get the boardwalks repaired soon. Drastically cuts into the distance.

When we arrived, we had no problem finding a parking space. There is no fee to use the hiking trails, but pets or bicycles are not allowed. We hiked the Pine Beach Trail(4 miles out and back). (A portable restroom is located along the trail). We really enjoyed walking through the maritime forest and scrub/dune habitat. There is an observation tower where you can view Gator Lake and Little Lagoon. We spotted a Blue Heron wading in Gator Lake. When we reached the end of the trail, we enjoyed the pristine sand dunes, white sandy beach, and beautiful green water(Gulf of Mexico). We spotted a bird nesting on the beach. If you are a nature lover, you will enjoy the diverse scenery this wildlife refuge has to offer.

This national wildlife refuge is peaceful and beautiful. It is well laid out with thoughtful signage for trails and nature. It offers several trails, all mostly flat and with water views.

Definitely worth checking out. I went during a storm and still had a blast. Took some great pictures too📸📸