Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 17: Rice Creek/Etoniah/Gold Head
~3 days · 34 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 17: Rice Creek/Etoniah/Gold Head is known for
Section 17 of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 55.2 km point-to-point section from Northern/Central relation seam (OSM node 100070562, no Trailheads_Public point nearby — see note) to Goldhead Branch S.P. entrance.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 33 ft to 712 ft over 34 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 3.5 mi · 11%
- Downhill 1.6 mi · 5%
- Flat 28.6 mi · 85%
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 17: Rice Creek/Etoniah/Gold Head?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 17: Rice Creek/Etoniah/Gold Head scores 7/100, 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 17: Rice Creek/Etoniah/Gold Head take?
Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 17: Rice Creek/Etoniah/Gold Head in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 34 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 17: Rice Creek/Etoniah/Gold Head?
The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 17: Rice Creek/Etoniah/Gold Head climbs roughly 545 ft total — about 16 ft per mile, topping out near 220 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. 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.