Old Borrow Pit Trail
Photo: NPS Photo/Kiss- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 8 ft
- climb
- 18 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Oct–May
- best months
If completed round-trip, the Old Borrow Pit Trail is 1.8 miles total. This there-and-back trail begins at a trailhead behind residential property at Reservation Road and leads to Highway 98. There is no parking available at the trailhead as the area is residential, but visitors may park at the dirt pulloff further down Reservation Road. Sand from the borrow pit was used for the construction of U. S. Highway 98. The trail is sandy with little shade, so be sure to bring appropriate footwear and water. It also intersects with the Old Quarry, Beaver Pond, and Andrew Jackson Trails for visitors wishing to extend their hike. Duration: 1-1.5 hours
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Best time to visit Old Borrow Pit Trail
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
63° / 44°
10 wet
Feb
66° / 47°
8 wet
Mar
72° / 53°
8 wet
Apr
78° / 59°
7 wet
May
85° / 67°
8 wet
Jun
90° / 73°
12 wet
Jul
92° / 75°
15 wet
Aug
91° / 75°
14 wet
Sep
89° / 72°
9 wet
Oct
81° / 62°
7 wet
Nov
72° / 51°
7 wet
Dec
65° / 46°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pensacola Rgnl Ap, FL, 7.7 mi away at 112 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
