Florida · United States
- Distance
- 436 km / 271 mi
- Elevation gain
- 163 m
- Typical duration
- 103 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
The directory currently contains 6 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Florida. Their average mapped distance is 410 km and average recorded ascent is 135 m (443 ft); the longest route in the set is 806 km.
This subset represents 4% of the 153 quality-checked routes in Florida. Its average distance is 410 km, compared with 21.8 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 135 m (443 ft), versus 9 m (30 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.
These routes carry the long-distance tag. Total distance is shown for comparison; stage planning and accommodation require separate research. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 6 (100%) are rated hard or expert, and 0 (0%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.
Data refreshed September 2026
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A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
64.1 km
South Dade GreenwayCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
0 m
South Dade Greenway6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
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Florida · United States
Florida · United States
Florida · United States
Florida · United States
Florida · United States
Florida · United States
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida National Scenic Trail - Northern RegionFlorida | 436 km | 163 m | 103 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle RegionFlorida | 563 km | 458 m | 134 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Florida National Scenic Trail - Central RegionFlorida | 806 km | 171 m | 192 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Florida National Scenic Trail - Southern RegionFlorida | 491 km | 19 m | 116 hr | Expert | April to October |
| South Dade GreenwayFlorida | 64.1 km | 0 m | 14 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Ocean to Lake Hiking TrailFlorida | 100 km | 0 m | 23 hr | Expert | April to October |
Florida National Scenic Trail - Southern Region, South Dade Greenway, Florida National Scenic Trail - Northern Region currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.
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