Get Out There – the Trails are Waiting

With miles of paved and unpaved trails and boardwalks, there's no shortage of ways to experience the Pensacola Bay Area on foot. Just remember, as you explore, be mindful that you're stepping through Mother Nature’s backyard. Check out some area favorites.

Area Trails

Perdido Key

Discover Nature Trail

This half-mile family-friendly hike takes you on a raised boardwalk through dunes, pine trees, salt marsh outlooks, and brings you to a beautiful view of Grand Lagoon.

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Perdido Key

Big Lagoon State Park

Get outdoors on a 4.9-mile birding trail and 2-mile estuary trail. The park features an amphitheater, fishing, wildlife, swimming and more. It also serves as a prime location for crabbing (and weddings).

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Perdido Key

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve

This state park's elevated boardwalk gives you a view of its four rare, carnivorous pitcher plant species. Enjoy the 6.5-mile Perdido Bay trail and the wheelchair-accessible 1.5-mile Tarkiln Bayou Trail.

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Pensacola Beach

Footprints in the Sand Eco Trail

Find out the secret to Pensacola Beach's white sand and more. This trail features about 30 educational signs stationed across the island, each one exploring a different ecological topic.

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Downtown Pensacola

Colonial Archaeological Trail

Pick up your free trail guide at the Tivoli House in Historic Pensacola Village and head out on this walking tour of ruins and other exhibits.

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downtown pensacola

America’s First Settlement Trail

The America’s First Settlement Trail is a three-mile marked path through downtown Pensacola and the Pensacola Historic District.

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Other Notable Trails

Find your way in Pensacola.

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Enjoy your journey in the Pensacola Bay Area along these 15 Pensacola trails. The trails are waiting for you!

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Museums

Museums

While visitors flock to Pensacola for fun in the sun, there’s a wealth of fascinating history and culture to discover in the community’s diverse museums. 
Be sure to head inland and experience almost 500 years of history and culture surrounding our beautiful beaches.
Pensacola Museum of History