Trails
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| The first trail you will encounter driving west to the refuge is the Jeff Friend Trail. This 1 mile loop is completely accessible with boardwalks that travel through hardwoods and along the edge of Little Lagoon. A kiosk at the parking area tells you about different plants and animals you may see along the trail. |
| From the Jeff Friend Trail, you can take an extended trip and walk the Centennial Trail. This trail runs for 2 miles to meet the Pine Beach Trail. The Centennial Trail was created and named to celebrate the Centennial of the National Wildlife Refuge System in 2003. This trail meanders through maritime forest, wetlands and refuge scrub habitat. |
| Walking the Centennial Trail will take you to the Pine Beach Trail or you can drive to the entrance just off of Hwy 180. Walk all the way to the beach (2 miles) or take a shorter route - this trail is excellent for viewing diversity of habitats and the wildlife that use them. A two-story observation tower at the Gator Lake/Little Lagoon intersection is a great place to stop and do a little bird watching. |
| Driving down Mobile Street is a great way to see wildlife. Drive slowly and view alligators in the wetlands. Meander 1 mile down Gator Lake Trail to where this freshwater lake meets the salty Little Lagoon. |
The trail system at Bon Secour NWR offers a variety of viewing opportunities for visitors.
From short 1 mile hikes to 4+ mile expansions, the trails are all unique and give an opportunity to discover different habitats of the refuge: dunes, swales, wetlands, maritime forests and scrub habitats.
All of the established trails are on the Perdue Unit. There are no pets allowed on the refuge, please leave your pets at home to protect the many wildlife species that make the refuge their home.
Refuge beaches and trails are open 7 days a week during daylight hours only.
