Trail History

The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail project is a collaborative effort between the City of Orange Beach, Gulf State Park, and property owners along trails' alignment.

Historically, parts of the trail were utilized by the area's indigenous peoples, as well as explorers and settlers of the region.

The backcountry Trail is steeped in lore and local legend. For decades, a creature believed to be part man/part wildcat - the "Catman" - has allegedly lurked along the paths and swamps of the Backcountry woodlands.

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Running Scared 5K results and times.

Event Details

4 PM SATURDAY

OCTOBER 24, 2009

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