Quality of life: Hundreds gathered for Crepe Myrtle Trail Bike Ride in Arlington Park

Photo credit: All photos in this post by MCHD's Edward Franklin.

 

MOBILE, Ala.. -- Hundreds of local residents, including Mobile County Health Department staff members, gathered Saturday morning at Arlington Park near downtown Mobile for the Crepe Myrtle Trail Bike Ride. The event offered an historic opportunity to ride the east side of Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, on the water side of the runway.

What made the ride special is that it's the only time during the year for bikers to have access to the original Crepe Myrtle Trail. Access is granted and gates are opened for the event that takes place across some privately-owned land.

Fun and educational talks about the Crepe Myrtle Trail and the Mobile Tensaw Delta Estuary were featured during the family-friendly event.

Those who took part in the 12-mile group ride said it's a unique experience that offers beautiful views of Mobile Bay.