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Opal Beach – Gulf Islands National Seashore loop from Pensacola Beach Water Tower

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United States

Florida

Escambia County

Opal Beach – Gulf Islands National Seashore loop from Pensacola Beach Water Tower

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Opal Beach – Gulf Islands National Seashore loop from Pensacola Beach Water Tower

02:00

35.0km

20m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Gulf Islands National Seashore

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Start point

Parking

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5.69 km

Beach Stretch Toward Gulf Breeze

Highlight • Beach

After the development at the beginning of the island, it looks like this. I could have stayed here for hours. Because there was nobody here, the water was turquoise and clear.

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14.5 km

Protected Dune Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Santa Rosa Island consists mainly of a protected dune landscape. Only at the beginning and at the end there is tourist development. Small, permitted paths lead through the dunes to the beach at regular intervals. A dream

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17.6 km

Opal Beach

Highlight • Beach

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 …

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18.3 km

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

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 …

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29.7 km

Sugar Bowl Protected Area

Nature Reserve

35.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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34.0 km

476 m

250 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

14.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

28°C

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Opal Beach – Gulf Islands National Seashore loop from Pensacola Beach Water Tower

Beach Stretch Toward Gulf Breeze

Protected Dune Area

Opal Beach

Gulf Islands National Seashore

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