Woodland Nature Trail

Woodland Trail Site

Quick Facts

Location:

Fort Barrancas, Florida

Amenities

5 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Trailhead

This trail is a 0.25 mile loop that begins and ends at the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center. Visitors may park at the visitor center and begin the trail to the west. The dirt path is fairly smooth with a sandy base, but can be slippery when wet. Use caution and respect wildlife on the trail. 

Succession in natural communities is the process by which new species of plants and animals become established as conditions change. As trees grow tall in coastal woodlands, they shade out sun-loving plants on the forest floor. Sometimes change occurs rapidly. Winds generated by tropical storms knock down mature trees and strip the leaves from others. This permits sunlight to reach the forest floor again and allows the return of wildflowers, grasses, and mosses.

Duration: 15-30 minutes

Note: This trail is inside Naval Air Station Pensacola, which is currently closed to the public. Visitors must have a military or federal ID to access the base and the Fort Barrancas area. We apologize for the inconvenience.