Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 12w: Green Swamp East
~3 days · 25.4 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 12w: Green Swamp East is known for
Section 12w of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 40.9 km point-to-point section from FTA-mileage boundary (OSM node 4081269417) to FTA-mileage boundary (OSM node 7042824103).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 312 ft to 548 ft over 25.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 0.1 mi · 0%
- Downhill 0.4 mi · 2%
- Flat 24.8 mi · 98%
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 12w: Green Swamp East?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 12w: Green Swamp East scores 4/100, 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 12w: Green Swamp East take?
Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 12w: Green Swamp East in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 25.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 12w: Green Swamp East?
The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 12w: Green Swamp East climbs roughly 0 ft total — about 0 ft per mile, topping out near 167 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.