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Naval Air Station, Pensacola
Year 'Round Event

Pensacola Naval Air Station, Escambia County, Florida

A United States Presidents Walk!
A Lighthouse Walk!

10K, 2006/Y0345

 

Because this YRE begins in the library of the National Museum of Naval Aviation, it may be advisable to contact the museum for confirmation of accessibility before you plan to walk.

National Museum of Naval Aviation
1750 Radford Blvd. Suite C
N.A.S. Pensacola, Florida 32508
(850)452-3604 or (850)452-3606
Fax: (850)452-3296
e-mail: Naval.Museum@smtp.cnet.navy.mil

REMEMBER TO CARRY IDENTIFICATION WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES

Register

The library of the National Museum of Naval Aviation (free admission)
1750 Radford Blvd Suite C
Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL

The museum hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily except when closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days.

The box is located to the left as you enter the library. Please note that museum personnel cannot help you with registration.

Award

"B" award medals and patches in a series of Wings worn by Naval Aviation personnel.

Trail Description and Rating

This walk includes the National Museum of Naval Aviation, which has free admission, and many points of interest throughout the base, including Fort Barrancas (1844), Spanish Battery San Antonio (1797), Barrancas National Cemetery, the Gosport office building which is the only original building of the first Warrington community, the famous Pensacola lighthouse, and many others.

Several eating establishments are along the route including McDonald's, the Lighthouse Restaurant (weekdays only), Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, and the Cubi Point Restaurant in the museum.

The course is rated 1+. The chipped bark path in one area may be a little difficult for strollers and wheelchairs. However, there is a very wide paved road that parallels the sand and Nature Trail (fairly hard-surfaced) but the road has no sidewalks. It is the area on the return toward the lighthouse and museum.

Pets

Sorry, no pets are permitted on the trail nor in the buildings.

Directions

From I-10:
Exit 7 (old exit 2) south on Pine Forest (Route 297) 2.4 miles to the traffic light at Blue Angel Parkway, turn right onto Blue Angel and continue 12.3 miles to the Naval Air Station gate, pass through the gate and continue 3 miles ahead to the museum on your left. To visit downtown Pensacola and other interesting historical areas exit the base via the main gate.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Disclaimer

The Pensacola Volksmarch Club, AVA/IVV, and all sponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or material damage. Every reasonable effort has been expended to make this event safe, enjoyable, and a memorable experience for the participants.

Contact

Mary 850-492-2410 or