Fort Pickens – Battery Trueman loop from Fort Pickens

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Escambia County

Fort Pickens – Battery Trueman loop from Fort Pickens

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12,537

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Fort Pickens – Battery Trueman loop from Fort Pickens

00:22

6.47km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Gulf Islands National Seashore

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.20 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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2.30 km

Florida Trail Northern Terminus

Highlight • Trail

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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2.96 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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3.38 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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6.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

2.92 km

483 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.79 km