Fort Pickens – Battery Trueman loop from Ferry Pass

Fort Pickens – Battery Trueman loop from Ferry Pass

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Fort Pickens – Battery Trueman loop from Ferry Pass

04:14

92.7km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Gulf Islands National Seashore

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.02 km

Vista View of Escambia Bay Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you're looking for a spot that offers spectacular views of the Escambia Bay Bridge, look no further. From this vantage point, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the …

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11.3 km

Hyer-Knowles Planing Mill Chimney

Highlight • Monument

This chimney is the only remaining structure of the once-thriving industrial belt on the Gulf Coast. The Hyer-Knowles Mill was destroyed during the Civil War, leaving only the chimney as …

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21.5 km

Pensacola Bay Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This bridge spans the Pensacola Bay, providing you with breathtaking panoramic views of the water, the city of Pensacola, and the Gulf of Mexico. The dedicated multi-use path is separated …

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33.4 km

Pensacola Beach Trail (Florida National Scenic Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This bike path across Pensacola Beach has 29 informational stops and scenic beach views the entire way.

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41.3 km

Beach

47.4 km

Fort Pickens

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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48.1 km

Battery Trueman

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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48.5 km

Battery Payne

Highlight • Historical Site

Battery Payne was built in 1904 and was the western-most defending Fort Pickens. It had 3-inch rapid-fire guns and an igloo magazine built for storage, and it has stairs that …

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55.5 km

Fort Pickens Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycling along Fort Pickens Road beside the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway offers captivating views of the tranquil waterway with passing boats and wildlife. On one side, cyclists can admire the serene …

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