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Lakeview Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Gulf Shores, Alabama · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 7 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lakeview Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Lakeview Trailhead
We had fun biking along this trail. We only did a small loop of about 7 miles, and while there is probably triple (or more) that amount of trail to be explored, the loop we made suited our family well.
Really neat board walk and paved walking trails. Lots of wild life and multiple Eagles nests. Didn't anticipate how much there would be to see, and didn't plan enough time. Bikes to borrow to do the whole 7 mile loop, but you have to bring your own kids bikes/seats. Everyone there was friendly and pleasant.
What are my favorite places in the US Brandon trails in the Gulf Shores State Park there is an Eagle View in station close by I highly recommend this Trail
Trail conditions & character
“We only did a small loop of about 7 miles, and while there is probably triple (or more) that amount of trail to be explored, the loop we made suited our family well.”
“We only did a small loop of about 7 miles, and while there is probably triple (or more) that amount of trail to be explored, the loop we made suited our family well.”
Plan your run at Lakeview Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance7 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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