Fort Pickens – Battery Trueman loop from Public Beach Access #38C

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Fort Pickens – Battery Trueman loop from Public Beach Access #38C

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Fort Pickens – Battery Trueman loop from Public Beach Access #38C

04:46

83.6km

60m

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: August 2, 2026

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Gulf Islands National Seashore

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3.44 km

Scenic Coastal Road in Gulf Islands National Seashore

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Beautiful ride through the sand dunes. Cars limited to 25mph too!

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20.2 km

Sugar Bowl Protected Area

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27.4 km

Pensacola Beach Trail (Florida National Scenic Trail)

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

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41.4 km

Fort Pickens

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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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41.5 km

Florida Trail Northern Terminus

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The northern terminus of the 1,100-mile Florida National Scenic Trail is located just next to Fort Pickens. There is a small monument indicating the terminus. If you hike southbound, expect …

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42.2 km

Battery Trueman

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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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42.6 km

Battery Payne

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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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49.6 km

Fort Pickens Road

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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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72.4 km

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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