Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 10: Three Lakes landscape

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Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 10: Three Lakes

~3 days · 34.1 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance34.1 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain0 ft
Gain / mile0 ft
High point79 ft
Difficulty index5/100

What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 10: Three Lakes is known for

Section 10 of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 52.5 km point-to-point section from Prairie Lakes Rd to Herky Hufffman/ Bull Creek.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 10: Three Lakes on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 85 ft to 246 ft over 34.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 0.0 mi · 0%
  • Downhill 0.3 mi · 1%
  • Flat 33.8 mi · 99%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 10: Three Lakes?

5 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 10: Three Lakes scores 5/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 10: Three Lakes take?

Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 10: Three Lakes in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 34.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 10: Three Lakes?

The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 10: Three Lakes climbs roughly 0 ft total — about 0 ft per mile, topping out near 79 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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