Visit Barton’s Beach, A Hidden Beach Preserve That Has Its Very Own Sandbar

When it comes to nature, Alabama doesn't disappoint! There are many wonderful nature spots here in the Yellowhammer State that attract numerous people each year. While some of them are in plain sight and easy to access, many others are tucked away and hidden from the masses. One of these hidden nature spots is Barton's Beach Cahaba River Preserve, which is simply known as Barton's Beach. This beach is just a short hike from Perry Lakes Park. To learn about Perry Lakes Park and Barton's Beach, take a look below.

Perry Lakes Park, which covers approximately 600 acres, is a natural river bottomland in Marion, Alabama that features four oxbow lakes.

A short and easy hike from Perry Lakes Park will take you to Barton's Beach Cahaba River Preserve, a.k.a Barton's Beach.

While hiking to this beach, which happens to be a large sandbar, you'll be surrounded by lots of natural scenery. You'll also encounter a variety of beautiful lilies once spring arrives.

This beach preserve, which is on the banks of the Cahaba River, encompasses 125 acres of Deep South wetland, with sweetgum, sugar maple, willow, and bald cypress trees.

The primary purpose of Barton's Beach is to provide a unique habitat for nesting turtles. The preserve is also a great nesting area for birds.

If you've never been to Barton's Beach, consider checking it out the next time you're passing through the area. It's open to the public during daylight hours and is a definite must-visit!

For more information about Barton's Beach, you can view The Nature Conservancy website.

Have you ever been to Barton's Beach? If so, what did you think about it? Please feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Also, you can learn more about Perry Lakes Park if you want to keep planning your next natural escape.