Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 19: Lake Butler Forest
~2 days · 23.6 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 19: Lake Butler Forest is known for
Section 19 of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 37 km point-to-point section from Lake Butler trail/road crossing (OSM highway=crossing node in downtown Lake Butler, Union County, FL — no Trailheads_Public point; see note) to Olustee Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 397 ft to 571 ft over 23.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 0.1 mi · 1%
- Downhill 0.1 mi · 0%
- Flat 23.4 mi · 99%
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 19: Lake Butler Forest?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 19: Lake Butler Forest 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 19: Lake Butler Forest take?
Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 19: Lake Butler Forest in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 23.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 19: Lake Butler Forest?
The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 19: Lake Butler Forest climbs roughly 89 ft total — about 4 ft per mile, topping out near 174 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.