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Blackbird Marsh Trail Fort Pickens


Highlights:

Nice short hike
Near:Gulf Breeze, FL
Scenery:
Distance:0.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:10 ft
Hike Time:0.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Loop



Summary: This is a really short hike near one of my favorite places to camp. Fort Pickens is one of the few places you can experience unspoiled beach property. The trail runs through a marsh area near the campsites. There are numerous other places to hike and see historical structures from years past. There is a lot of wildlife including poisonous snakes and pesty raccoons.
Trailhead: Take U.S. 98 east from Pensacola across Pensacola Bay to Gulf Breeze. Take FL 399 from Gulf Breeze to Pensacola Beach. From there, Fort Pickens is nine miles west, while Santa Rosa. The trail start behind loop A campground. (Lat:30.19 Lon:-87.15)
Trail Guides for Blackbird Marsh Trail Fort Pickens:
Best Seasons: Spring,
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: Park HQ's, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 850-934-2600
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Cagle, who has posted  9 other hikes on this site
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