Biking in Pensacola Florida

Bike riding is a great way to experience Pensacola. From the sugar white beaches to historic neighborhoods and the many parks throughout the city, there are endless ways to enjoy a ride. Pensacola has a wide variety of local bike shops to rent bikes from including traditional bicycles, electric bicycles and more. Several local businesses also lead bike tours around town.

The Gulf Island National Seashore is a great location for biking in the area with a number of trails to explore. Located near Fort Pickens, the Naval Live Oaks Trail has a great view of the water and sand. The National Park Service also has a bike path on Santa Rosa Island that runs all the way from the park to Navarre Beach. It can be a bit of a long ride, but the path is well paved and offers great views along the way.

Pensacola also has a few mountain bike trails to explore as well. Several local companies offer guided mountain bike tours on their high-quality mountain bikes. Pensacola Mountain Bike Tours offers multiple tours including the DIY Beach Trail, the Coastal Forest Tour and the inland forest trail, all geared to different skill levels. The DIY Beach Trail tour is ridden on fat tire beach cruisers that float over soft sand and hills, while the inland forest trail and the advanced single track are suited to traditional hard-tail mountain bikes.

The America’s First Settlement Trail is another great route for cyclists to experience. It includes stops to learn about the historic sites and buildings in downtown Pensacola. The trail is very easy to follow and includes QR codes that explain each stop in detail.