Trails
There are four trails on the refuge that offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. The refuge has very little elevation-gain, offering easy walks without losing any of the nature-experience opportunities. For more information on the trails, stop by the visitor center.
The Oak Grove Birding Trail is just off Bayou Heron Road, south of the Grand Bay Coastal Resources Center. This trail is a maritime, mixed hardwood forest intermingled with pines that slope down towards the marshes that border the upper reaches of Bayou Heron. Birding along this trail is most enjoyable and successful during the periods of spring and fall migration. Migrants such as Yellow Warblers, Redstarts and Scarlet Tanagers are some of the most common birds found here in the spring.
Trail Length (mi)
0.38
Trail Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
1 Hour
Suitability
Kid friendly
**Trail current closed for construction project**Located at the Mississippi State Welcome Center, these trails meander around mixed hardwood and pine forests and provides a great overlook of the scenic Escatawpa River. To reach the trail coming from Alabama (I-10 west), get off I-10 at the welcome center exit. Coming from Mississippi, use exit 75 and go north under the interstate and follow I-10 west to the welcome center.
Trail Length (mi)
0.19
Trail Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
1 Hour
Route Type
Loop
Suitability
Dog friendly
Kid friendly