We love strolling on the beach, but sometimes it is nice to go for a brisk walk. This trail is perfect to really stretch your legs. You can walk for miles and miles if you wish or just a short distance. There are several entrances with easy parking. Give it a try.

The majority of the hike was on wooden paths with several places to stop along the way. We seen an Os-pray Bird on the path feeding its babies. It got very hot. There were people riding bikes. That would have been a great idea. As you go into the trail take a left at the crossing that is the trail... More 

The trail was very nice. Wide for all. Saw a mother gator and little ones at the habitat. Bring water, cold towel, and sunscreen when riding in the afternoon. It helped tremendously. We rented bikes from Island Outfitters in Gulf Shores and drove a couple miles to the trail ($15 each bike for 4 hrs; bring gloves for the handgrips).... More 

Nice wide paved trail for bikes, joggers and walkers. Trail was clean and had benches every so often if you needed to rest. There were plaques identifying different plants and trees, which was kind of neat.

This is a fine park for hiking or bicycling. Lots to see, nice blacktopped trails, much wildlife - armadillos, gators (depending on the temperature) and more.

We hiked the Catman Trail. Entire trail was paved. Trail wide enough for bikers and hikers. Resting benches along trail. Bathrooms about 2 miles in. Nice lake views. Interesting plants and insects including a pink grasshopper. Not a challenging hike.

Well maintained. Great to jog and walk. Well marked. All asphalt, so good for bikes. I ran here every morning.

We recently stayed at Pandion Ridge RV Resort which has access to the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. We rode our bikes on several of the trails and had a great time. The trails are very well maintained, level and very wide. We are coming back in June and will explore more of the trails.

My family of four had a great time exploring the different trails. We saw 2 snakes and several alligators (they're fenced off). The trails are a blast--mostly paved but some wooden bridges to cross. Beautiful scenery. We would definitely do this again.