Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 14: Cassia landscape

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Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 14: Cassia

~2 days · 28.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance28.9 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain164 ft
Gain / mile6 ft
High point85 ft
Difficulty index5/100

What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 14: Cassia is known for

Section 14 of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 54.4 km point-to-point section from FTA-mileage boundary (OSM node 831105994) to Clearwater Lake Trailhead.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 14: Cassia on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 52 ft to 259 ft over 28.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 1.4 mi · 5%
  • Downhill 2.0 mi · 7%
  • Flat 25.5 mi · 88%

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 14: Cassia?

5 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 14: Cassia 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 14: Cassia take?

Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 14: Cassia in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 28.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 14: Cassia?

The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 14: Cassia climbs roughly 164 ft total — about 6 ft per mile, topping out near 85 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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