Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 16: Ocala North
~5 days · 50 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 16: Ocala North is known for
Section 16 of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 81.6 km point-to-point section from SR 40 mileage boundary (OSM node 9953823358) to Northern/Central relation seam (OSM node 100070562, no Trailheads_Public point nearby — see section 17 note).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 66 ft to 443 ft over 50 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 3.2 mi · 7%
- Downhill 3.6 mi · 7%
- Flat 40.8 mi · 86%
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 16: Ocala North?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 16: Ocala North scores 9/100, 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 16: Ocala North take?
Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 16: Ocala North in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 50 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 16: Ocala North?
The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 16: Ocala North climbs roughly 545 ft total — about 11 ft per mile, topping out near 161 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.