Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 18: Camp Blanding
~4 days · 38.1 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 18: Camp Blanding is known for
Section 18 of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 57.8 km point-to-point section from Goldhead Branch S.P. entrance to Lake Butler trail/road crossing (OSM highway=crossing node in downtown Lake Butler, Union County, FL — no Trailheads_Public point; see note).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 344 ft to 732 ft over 38.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.7 mi · 8%
- Downhill 1.8 mi · 5%
- Flat 30.9 mi · 87%
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 18: Camp Blanding?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 18: Camp Blanding scores 6/100, 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 18: Camp Blanding take?
Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 18: Camp Blanding in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 38.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 18: Camp Blanding?
The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 18: Camp Blanding climbs roughly 276 ft total — about 7 ft per mile, topping out near 226 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.