Pensacola Area Trails
7.) Pensacola Historical Trail
Length of trail: 4 miles
Time to complete trail: varies
Description: The trail goes through downtown Pensacola and provides a background history
of the city of Pensacola by way of many historic sites and places.
Activities: There are several museums along this historical city trail that you can stop
by while hiking. A patch and medal can be earned by hiking the trail.
8.) Pensacola Naval Air Station Historical Trail
Length of trail: 10 miles
Time to complete trail: varies
Description: The trail supplies hikers with a portrait of Pensacola's Naval history.
Activities: The Naval Air Museum, at the end of the trail, is a perfect supplement to the
historical trail. A patch and medal can be earned by hiking the trail.
9.) Andrew Jackson Historical Trail
Length of trail: 22 miles Time to complete trail: 2 days
Description: The trail follows part of the path taken by General Andrew Jackson from
Tennessee to Pensacola.
Activities: Provides a steady hike for those who enjoy backpacking. Along the trail, there
are trail shelters available for camping.
For further information about historical trails #7, #8, or #9 and/or to order awards for those trails please contact:
John Steiger
8100 Monticello Drive
Pensacola, Florida32514
(850) 477-0122
Bob Laycock
4240 Laborde Lane
Pensacola, Florida32514
(850) 477-2673
Also see Ft. Pickens Trail
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