에스캄비아 카운티 최고의 사이클링 경로

섬 초입의 건물들을 지나면 이런 풍경이 펼쳐집니다. 몇 시간이고 이곳에 머물고 싶었습니다. 여기에는 아무도 없었고, 물은 청록색으로 맑았습니다.

Beautiful road through Gulf Islands National Seashore, a barrier island off of Florida. There are great views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Santa Rosa Sound. The road is usually light on car traffic, so it is a nice place for a fast-paced ride.

Situated along Highway 399 between Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach, the Opal Beach Complex offers access to Opal Beach, a cherished destination within the park. Ideal for fishing, swimming, and picnicking, it features amenities like parking, restrooms, pavilions, and beach showers on both Gulf-side and sound-side. Entry requires either an entrance fee or a displayed park pass, which is valid for seven days and obtainable at park entrance stations or online.

Battery Trueman, constructed in 1905, is a battery-mounted gun with two 3-inch rapid-fire guns. The idea behind having a battery here was to protect the fort from fast torpedo boats and minesweepers. Today the guns are gone, but you can see where they were once mounted on their platforms.

Battery Payne was built in 1904 and was the western-most battery defending Fort Pickens. It had 3-inch rapid-fire guns and an igloo magazine built for storage, and it has stairs that lead to a tunnel and underground storage area. Today the guns are gone, but the battery and foundation can be explored and walked around.

Fort Pickens was built to defend Pensacola Bay and the Pensacola Navy Yard and Depot from attacks. The fort could hold 1,000 soldiers during an attack and was equipped with cannons. To visit the areas of the Gulf Islands National Seashore where Fort Pickens is, there is an entry fee as it is a national park.

Constructed in 1943 during World War II, Battery 234 was intended to house two massive 6-inch guns, ready to defend the Florida coast from potential enemy warships. Despite the rushed construction and considerable cost (over $212,000), the guns were never installed and the battery never fired a single shot.

This bike path is completely paved and is great for running. The trail offers scenic views the entire time and is great for out-and-back jogs.