Alabama trail nominated again for USA Today 10Best—how to get it back to No. 1
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Winning three in a row was clearly not enough for one popular Gulf Coast trail.
The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail is back on the nomination list for USA Today’s 10Best Recreational Trails. It has earned the top spot three straight years and you can help make it four in a row.
The trail is one of 20 across the country to be nominated by the outlet’s expert panel but now it’s up to the readers to vote on the final order. Head over to the USA Today page where you can vote once per day until polls close April 6 at 12PM.
It’s currently ranked second on the leaderboard so get to voting!
Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail
It’s clear why the coastal town trail is recognized across the country. There’s a little something for everybody to enjoy from cyclists and runners to nature lovers and photographers.
“You’re spoiled for choice at the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail complex, which offers 26 trails across nine different ecosystems. You can trek through wildflowers and tall pines on the Rosemary Dunes Trail, take in the views from the overlook on the Gulf Oak Ridge trail, and enjoy the abundance of complex amenities, like the Butterfly Garden and the Pavilion.”
USA Today 10Best
Wanting to take a look for yourself? Here’s what you need to know:
- Location: 24037 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset
- Trail Map
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