Orange Beach Trail

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A part of the Coastal Alabama Back Bay Blueway, the Orange Beach and Wolf Bay trail boasts several miles of scenic waterways. This trail section features 13 launch points located throughout Orange Beach, providing access for kayakers, paddleboarders, and kayak anglers to enter the water. A variety of local wildlife, including dolphins, herons, turtles, and a wide array of fish species, live in Wolf Bay. While paddling along this trail, be aware of boats and other watercraft in the water.

Visitors can rent kayaks and paddleboards from local outfitters, which will deliver the gear to their desired launch site or lodging. Review each launch point below for information about parking, cost, and amenities.

1. Cotton Bayou Launch 

       Address: No Wake Rd.

       Water Body: Cotton Bayou 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Sandy

       Amenities: Portolet

       Limited Parking Available

       No Parking in Boat Trailer Parking Area

 

2. Jubilee Point 

       Address: Jubilee Point Rd.

       Water Body: Cotton Bayou 

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Sandy

       Limited Parking Available

       No Parking in Boat Trailer Parking Area

 

3. Boggy Point Boat Launch 

       Address: Marina Rd.

       Water Body: Cotton Bayou 

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Sandy

       Limited Parking Available

       No Parking in Boat Trailer Parking Area

 

4. Look Rook Road

       Address: Look Rook Rd.

       Water Body: Cotton Bayou/Terry Cove 

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Sandy 

       Limited Parking Available

 

5. Wilson Boulevard

       Address: Wilson Blvd.

       Water Body: Terry Cove

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Sandy

       Limited Parking Available

       No Parking in Boat Trailer Parking Area

 

6.  Mississippi Avenue

       Address: Mississippi Ave. 

       Water Body: Bayou St. John

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Sandy

       Amenities: Shelter

       Limited Parking Available

 

7. Hayden Drive

       Address: Hayden Dr.

       Water Body: Arnica Bay

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Rocky 

       Limited Parking Available

 

8. Harrison Park

       Address: Bayou Dr.

       Water Body: Bay La Launch

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Marsh

 

9. Orange Beach Waterfront Park

       Address: Canal Rd.

       Water Body: Wolf Bay

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Sandy

       Amenities: Restrooms and Shelters

       Parking: Yes

 

10. Cypress Ave

       Address: Canal Rd.

       Water Body: Wolf Bay

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Sandy

       Limited Parking Available

 

11. Graham Creek Preserve

       Address: Wolf Bay Dr.

       Water Body: Graham Creek

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Marsh

       Amenities: Shelters and Restrooms

       Parking: Yes 

 

12. Wolf Creek Park

       Address: Hance Ln. 

       Water Body: Wolf Creek

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Amenities: Shelter and Portolet

       Parking: Yes

 

13. Gulf Bay Road

       Address: Canal Road

       Water Body: Wolf Bay

       Hours: Dawn to Dusk 

       Charge: No

       Beach Type: Rocky 

       Limited Parking Available

 

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